Parque Prado

Parque Prado is an urban park in northern Montevideo featuring extensive tree-lined avenues, multiple garden spaces, and the Miguelete Creek running through its grounds. The park offers a network of pathways connecting different recreational areas, ponds, and cultivated sections throughout its large expanse.

The park was established in 1873 as Montevideo's first major public recreational space, marking a turning point in the city's urban development. Its creation reflected the city's growing interest in providing green spaces for residents.

The park contains two museums within its grounds: the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum housed in a Palladian villa and the Professor Atilio Lombardo Museum displaying botanical collections.

The park can be accessed from multiple entrances along Agraciada Avenue, Lucas Obes Avenue, and Joaquín Suárez Avenue. Parking areas are available near the main gates, making it convenient for those arriving by car.

The Rosedal garden features 12,000 rose bushes imported from France in 1910, arranged around four pergolas, eight domes, and a central fountain. This elaborate botanical display showcases the park's dedication to cultivated floral collections.

Location: Montevideo

Official opening: 1873

GPS coordinates: -34.85494,-56.20676

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22