The city of Montevideo serves as the capital city of Uruguay, a pleasant country located in South America. Montevideo Carrasco Airport is situated about 15 km away from the city centre and this is the major gateway to Uruguay. A four lane road links the airport to the capital city making car hire the best option to travel from the airport to Montevideo. Once you reach Montevideo, you will be spoiled with a lot of things to see and do and even though the city isn’t large as such, it is not short of attractions. Most of the sites are clustered together and this makes it pretty convenient to travel from one site to another.
The Ciudad Vieja is the city’s old town and one of the most visited places especially among those interested with the historical aspect of the town. The main commercial heart of Uruguay is Plaza de Independecia and Palacio Salvo is located just nearby and it is one of the highest buildings in South America. This building dominates the city’s skyline and is even visible from Montevideo Carrasco Airport and visitors are encouraged to go at the top to get a perfect view of Montevideo.
Mausoleo de Artigas is a large monument that was built as a tribute to the famous Jose Gervasio Artigas who contributed greatly to the country’s independence. His mausoleum is located under the monument where his ashes have been kept. With your car hire service, proceed on to the National History Museum where some of the best historical collections are located. Erected in 2005, the Montevideo sexual diversity monument promotes respect for all sexual orientations and identities in the country. This is a popular place for gay people in the city and country at large.
Montevideo is also one of the best places in Montevideo to go for shopping starting with the duty free shops at Montevideo Carrasco Airport. Other shopping destinations that you can rent a car at the airport and visit are such as Mercado de los Artesanos, a fantastic market where you can but craft wares made of paper, leather, textiles and woodwork. The Montevideo Leather factor sells a huge collection of leather garments available at reasonable prices. Punta Carretas Shopping Mall is one of the city’s largest shopping mall selling both local and international brands.
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