Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo, Indoor market in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The Mercado Agrícola is a large cast-iron building filled with vendors selling fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and local specialties from the region. The market layout guides visitors through different sections where various goods are grouped together for easy shopping.

The marketplace opened in 1913 to connect rural producers directly with urban consumers in Uruguay's growing capital city. This link between farming areas and city shoppers continues to shape how the market operates today.

The name Mercado Agrícola recalls the farmers who once gathered at the old Plaza de las Carretas. Today the stalls sell fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy, alongside handicrafts and souvenirs, and the gastronomic area serves prepared food. The market also runs MAM TV, a channel broadcast from Vera TV.

The market has multiple entrances and is easily reached by public transport, making visits convenient without a car. Early morning hours offer the best selection and fewer crowds for a more relaxed shopping experience.

The iron structure covering 5,867 square metres was first used at the International Exhibition in Brussels and was given to President José Batlle y Ordóñez during an official visit to Belgium. It was shipped from England and assembled on site with cast-iron columns and steel trusses. The building was declared a National Historic Monument in 1999.