Buenos Aires to Montevideo
A two-city walking tour itinerary
Combining Buenos Aires and Montevideo makes for one of the best multi-city trips you can take. Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are popular to combine — connected by flights, and in some cases trains or ferries.
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America — a city of wide boulevards, ornate theaters, and neighborhood cafes where tango music spills into the streets. Each barrio has a fierce identity best discovered on foot.
Highlights
- •Recoleta Cemetery — ornate mausoleums including Eva Peron's final resting place
- •San Telmo and the Sunday market — cobblestone barrio with antiques and live tango
- •La Boca and Caminito — brightly painted houses celebrating Italian immigrant heritage
- •Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada — the pink presidential palace on Argentina's main square
Montevideo
Uruguay
Montevideo is a laid-back South American capital with a long coastal rambla promenade, well-preserved colonial and Art Deco architecture, and a café culture that invites you to slow down and savor the city.
Highlights
- •Rambla coastal promenade — a 22-kilometer waterfront promenade stretching along the entire Rio de la Plata coastline, popular for mate-sipping, jogging, and sunset watching
- •Mercado del Puerto — a grand 1868 iron-and-glass market hall where open-grill parrillas serve sizzling steaks, chorizos, and tannat wine from barrels, especially packed on Saturdays
- •Ciudad Vieja and Plaza Independencia — Montevideo's oldest quarter anchored by the Art Deco Palacio Salvo, the Solis Theatre, and the mausoleum of national hero Jose Artigas beneath the main plaza
- •Palacio Salvo — a 100-meter Art Deco landmark completed in 1928, once South America's tallest building, with guided tours to its lighthouse-like tower offering city views
Travel Tip
Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are popular to combine — connected by flights, and in some cases trains or ferries.
FAQ
How many days for Buenos Aires and Montevideo?+
We recommend 2-3 days in each city for a thorough walking tour experience. A week-long trip lets you explore both cities at a relaxed pace with time for day trips.
How to travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?+
Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are popular to combine — connected by flights, and in some cases trains or ferries.
Is it worth visiting both Buenos Aires and Montevideo?+
Absolutely. Buenos Aires offers culture, food, architecture while Montevideo is known for coastal walks, food, architecture — they complement each other perfectly.
Can I get walking tours for both cities?+
Yes — Roamee Pro offers walking tours for both Buenos Aires and Montevideo with audio narration, hidden gems, and local tips. No booking required.