Must-see shopping in Montevideo

  • Mate gourds sold on Feria de Tristan Narvaja, market on Calle Dr Tristan Narvaja.

    Feria de Tristán Narvaja

    Montevideo

    This colorful Sunday-morning outdoor market is a decades-long tradition begun by Italian immigrants. It sprawls from Av 18 de Julio northwards along Calle…

  • Manos del Uruguay

    Montevideo

    This national cooperative, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization, is famous for its quality woolen goods. In addition to its Ciudad Vieja branch,…

  • Feria de Antigüedades

    Montevideo

    Every Saturday, vendors take over Ciudad Vieja’s central square, selling antique door knockers, saddles, household goods and just about anything else you…

  • La Pasionaria

    Montevideo

    This colorful Ciudad Vieja shop sells clothing in its upstairs boutique and Uruguayan handicrafts downstairs. The attached cafe serves tasty soups, salads…

  • Pecarí

    Montevideo

    For quality Uruguayan leather goods, including jackets, handbags, shoes and accessories, check out this shop just off Plaza Matriz in Ciudad Vieja.

  • Hecho Acá

    Montevideo

    Woolen goods and other handicrafts from around the country are nicely displayed here.

  • Manos del Uruguay

    Montevideo

    Downtown outlet of Uruguay's national woolen-goods cooperative.

  • Ayuídiscos

    Montevideo

    This little store is a good source of Uruguayan music of all kinds.

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