Your first stop is in the historic Old Town, where you can view beautiful buildings from colonial times. The old part of the town is held by Spanish military fortifications whose stone walls set the boundaries of the fortified San Felipe y Santiago city by the guarded fortress named Ciudadela. See also the Solis Theatre, The Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Museo Torres Garcia and other museums. There are also many galleries, cafes and antique shops in the area

The House of the Uruguayan Legislative Power. A beautiful marble palace, with an exceptional architecture and landscape.

From the Parliament area, you will take a scenic ride to Mercado Agricola Montevideo (MAM), one of the last iron-built markets in the Montevideo. What began as a humble fruit and vegetable stand in 1913 has since expanded twice into a shopping mall a city block in length offering a variety of goods. You will find today there are still vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2006 the building was refurbished and helped to revitalize the entire neighborhood.

Next you will see Plaza Independencia (Independence Square) close to the city center. On this square you will see the statue and the Mausoleum of General Artigas, a Uruguayan national hero. Also view the Presidential offices, Palacio Estevez, Palacio Salvo and the Ciudadela Gate. Continuing you will see the Parliament Palace, inaugurated in 1925. The symbolism and neoclassical architectural style represents the democratic values of the country..

The Monumento a la Carreta is a historic work of art located in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It was sculpted by José Belloni and inaugurated on October 14, 1934 in Batlle Park.1 The work is inspired by the gauchos, rural life and the old cargo transportation before the arrival of the automobile and the railroad.2

Make your way to the beautiful sands of Pocitos Beach and pose for a photo at the Montevideo sign. Admire the picturesque view from here as you look upon Pocitos Bay.

Continue to the area named Parque Batlle, or Battle Park, where you can stroll through the largest public park and green space in the city. While here, pause at La Carreta, a stunning bronze monument depicting oxen pulling a covered wagon that was created in 1934 by Jose Belloni. Next to the monument you will also see the famous Estadio Centenario, the soccer stadium inaugurated in 1930 for the World Cup in which Uruguay was victorious. On July 18, 1983 it was declared by FIFA as a World Football Historical Monument, being the only construction of its kind in the world.

Make a stop for a brief look at the Port Market, (Mercado del Puerto) and admire the iron structure that was built in Liverpool. At present, this area is one of the most typical gastronomic centers of the city where locals and visitors can taste the delicious Uruguayan meat which is cooked on the big barbecues. A great number of artists also perform in the surrounding area turning the streets into large theaters. Return along the River Plate enjoying city views back to port area and your ship

The Rambla de Montevideo is a long avenue of twenty-four kilometers long that runs along the coast of the Rio de la Plata in Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. It is both an important vehicular traffic route and a pedestrian promenade.1 It is bordered by numerous beaches, including: Ramírez (Parque Rodó), Pocitos, Buceo, Malvín and Carrasco. Numerous geographical features give it variety and interest, such as Punta de las Carretas and Isla de las Gaviotas. On weekends, it congregates thousands of people of all ages, who come in search of walks, recreation and fresh air. In several points, especially in the Rambla Sur, it is a good place for the practice of sport fishing. It has yacht moorings in Punta Carretas and Puerto del Buceo. Fans of soccer, cycling and skateboarding also find it an ideal place for recreation. In addition, it is an opportunity for bird watching, given the large number of coastal species.