View South America & Antarctica on the mapFor a South American capital, it is relatively safe and moves at a relaxed pace. The old town with its remaining Art Deco architecture, people walking with mate thermoses, and the Rambla (coastal road) stretching more than 20 kilometers are everyday sights.

Montevideo

Montevideo · Uruguay · View on map

Montevideo is a city on the Uruguayan side of the Río de la Plata estuary and a main base for South Atlantic cruises. The historic Ciudad Vieja and the long Rambla waterfront form the center of its attractions.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Montevideo · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A capital region of about 1.3 million people

Population

A humid temperate climate in the Southern Hemisphere, where January and February are the hottest months and July is the coldest. Winds are strong year-round, but temperatures rarely fall below freezing even in midwinter.

Climate

Spanish

Language

Uruguayan peso (UYU). US dollars are accepted in some places, and card payments are also common.

Currency

Spring (October to December) and autumn (March to April) in the Southern Hemisphere, which are comfortable.

Best time to visit

Local food

Asado (charcoal-grilled meat)chivito (steak sandwich)medialunaand red wine made from Tannat grapes.

Sights

Mercado del Puerto (charcoal-grill market at the port)Plaza Independencia and Palacio SalvoWalk through the old town (Ciudad Vieja)Stroll along the Rambla and beachesSites connected to tango singer Carlos Gardel

Monthly average high / low temperatures

29°

17°Jan

28°

17°Feb

26°

15°Mar

23°

13°Apr

20°

9°May

17°

6°Jun

16°

5°Jul

18°

7°Aug

19°

8°Sep

21°

11°Oct

25°

13°Nov

28°

16°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CARRASCO INTL · about 17.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)191 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer costs about the same; water, coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

UYU 53.00

Water 500 ml

UYU 180.00

Coffee

UYU 595.00

Inexpensive meal

UYU 190.00

Local beer

UYU 359.00

Big Mac

Prices in Montevideo. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MVD

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 18 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

South America & AntarcticaNov 2026 – Apr 2027

8-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires

Costa Diadema/ Costa Cruises

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Punta del Este›+3›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $1,332.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

8 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Feb 3, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan 2027

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Antonio (Santiago) to Buenos Aires

Carnival Firenze/ Carnival Cruise Line

San Antonio (Santiago)›Darwin Channel›Chilean Fjords›+6›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaFeb 2027

20-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Rio de Janeiro to San Antonio (Santiago)

Queen Anne/ Cunard Line

Rio de Janeiro›Santos›Montevideo›+8›San Antonio (Santiago)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Highest

20 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan–Mar 2028

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Antonio (Santiago) to Buenos Aires

Norwegian Star/ Norwegian Cruise Line

San Antonio (Santiago)›San Antonio (Santiago)›Puerto Montt›+4›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $3,439.00

Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsOne way · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Mar 2, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan 2027 – Jan 2028

16-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires

Majestic Princess/ Princess Cruises

Buenos Aires›Punta Arenas›Ushuaia›+3›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

16 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaDec 2026

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to San Antonio (Santiago)

Majestic Princess/ Princess Cruises

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Puerto Madryn›+6›San Antonio (Santiago)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

14 nightsOne way · 6 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan 2027 – Jan 2028

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires

2 itineraries

Celebrity Equinox/ Celebrity Cruises

Buenos Aires›Ushuaia›Cape Horn›+7›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $2,263.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 9, 2026

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaMar 2028

12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso

Celebrity Equinox/ Celebrity Cruises

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Puerto Madryn›+4›Valparaiso

Indicative fare

From $1,844.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

12 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Mar 12, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaDec 2026

22-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso

Oosterdam/ Holland America Line

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Stanley (Falkland Islands)›+3›Valparaiso

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

22 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Sources

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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