Mercado del Puerto, Market hall in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo, Uruguay
The Mercado del Puerto features a cast-iron structure, housing multiple restaurants and eateries within its industrial-style architecture near the port terminal.
Established in 1868, this building was manufactured in Liverpool's Union Foundry workshops and transported across the Atlantic Ocean for assembly in Montevideo.
Every Saturday, locals gather at the numerous grills inside the market to enjoy traditional Uruguayan asado while watching candombe dance performances.
The market opens daily for lunch and dinner, offering an extensive selection of grilled meats, including chivito, matambres, and pamplonas.
The original clock mounted on the market structure continues to mark time as it has done since the nineteenth century.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: 1868
GPS coordinates: -34.90567,-56.21178
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:41
The main destinations in Uruguay include Montevideo with its museums and architecture, the beaches of Punta del Este, the natural reserves in Rocha, the historical sites of Colonia del Sacramento, the thermal spas in Salto, and the national parks in the interior of the country. The coast offers resorts, fishing villages, and sea lion colonies, while the inland areas feature geological formations, valleys, and agricultural zones.
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