Montevideo Uruguay from Sheraton Montevideo Hotel
Enjoy a warm welcome at the Sheraton Montevideo Hotel which is located in the exclusive residential area of Punta Carretas and overlooking the serene Río de la Plata. It is ideal for business travelers and leisure guests.
Located next to the Punta Carretas Shopping Center and just 200 meters from the Golf Club and the pedestrian, the hotel is surrounded by the comfort of one of the most important residential neighborhoods of Montevideo.
Area activities
Located on the 26th floor of the Sheraton Montevideo Hotel, the pool and the Sheraton Fitness offer spectacular views of the city, great facilities and qualified to help you relax and train staff.
A fully equipped gym and a sauna provide an exclusive relaxation area. The massage parlor and specialized professional staff offer body treatments and beauty services. You will also find an indoor pool, two whirlpools and a sun terrace.
City tour in Montevideo Uruguay
Rambla del Parque Rodo
The promenade and park are the two typical walks in this neighborhood, where the points meet more people, either Montevideo or tourists.
On the promenade there is the building of the former Park Hotel, opened in 1912, where he currently works as the administrative headquarters of Mercosur.
Against this old building and close to the sea, the public skating rink where young people attend sports such as skateboarding, longboard, skate and bike stands. His particular view and palm trees complete a unique setting.
Playa Ramirez
In summer contemplating the sunset is one of its main attractions. There every February 2 Iemanjá religious party, where the faithful offer gifts to the sea goddess is celebrated. Just a few meters from the beach is a monument to this goddess.
Parque Rodo
It is one of the larger city parks with 43 hectares of green spaces. It has a great diversity of trees surrounding the lake which you can take boat rides pedal. The large area of the quarries, the amusement park, the Summer Theater, the Museum of Visual Arts, the photo gallery in the open and a large number of monuments and works of art, are some of its attractions.
Photogallery opencast
The park has a space for photographic exhibitions Outdoor where
They presented traveling exhibitions of different artists and themes. You can visit without access limitations and schedule every day of the year.
National Museum of Visual Arts
His national and international heritage than six thousand works, constitutes one of the most important museum institutions. Exhibits works by Juan Manuel Blanes, Rafael Barradas, Pedro Figari, Jose Cuneo, among other national teachers.
Summer Theatre “Ramón Collazo”
On the quarries of Parque Rodo is this important stage of Uruguayan culture. There the official carnival competition in February and March, and major shows throughout the year is celebrated. The vault of the stage was remodeled in the style of Eladio Dieste, a prominent Uruguayan creator of the design engineer technology called “armed Ceramics” which earned him international recognition, based on the use of brick in the creation of curved surfaces.
Golf Club
Already in Punta Carretas Golf Club marks the boundary between this district with Rodo Park. It was founded in 1922 in one of the most privileged spots in the city, on the coast of Rio de la Plata. It has a wide field of 18 holes spread over 6635 yards. The course opened in 1934 with the holding of the second edition of the Open City of Montevideo, and in 1975 was declared a National Historic Landmark.
Zorrilla Museum
On the promenade of Punta Carretas is the former summer home of the poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martin, where now a museum. There, visitors can see furniture, personal belongings and documents that provide an illustrative journey through the life and times of the “Poet of the Fatherland.”
Punta Brava Lighthouse
In the area known as Punta Brava is the Faro de Punta Carretas where you can see a panoramámica unforgettable view of the coast and the city. The lighthouse can be visited daily from 10 am until sunset.
Punta Carretas Shopping
Opened in 1994, this large mall marked a before and after in the neighborhood.
Load your building with an interesting history, because from 1915-1986 worked as a prison. In 1971, in the context of a troubled era for the country, the spectacular escape of more than 100 prisoners, Tupamaros guerrillas, including the current political renowned Uruguayan political system took place.
