MDM Disco Club (La Barra, Camino Urquiza, Punta del Este) – this is the former location of the Uruguayan branch of the famed Miami Beach nightspot “Crobar”. This multi-level disco attracts the local rich and famous, as well as world class House and Trance music DJs like Paul Van Dyk.
Mariachi (Gabriel Pereira 2964, Montevideo) – this is one of the capital’s most popular hangout spots. Live bands and/or DJ-driven music is played from Wednesday to Sunday nights.
Mambo Club (Puerto de Punta de Este) – this is a theme bar that plays Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Samba music. Its prime location (near the marina) guarantees a full house every evening. As party of this venue’s party vibe, occasional fashion shows and beauty contests are held here (“including “Miss Mambo”).
La Huella (Playa Brava, Punta del Este) – this is another popular watering hole at Playa Brava, attracting local and international hipsters. During the day, it’s a seaside restaurant, offering sushi, seafood and drinks (written up by many international restaurant critics). At night, it becomes a lounge with DJs providing mostly dance music. Unlike other […]
La City (Rincón 614, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo) – this is a trendy nightspot for the 20-something crowd (with 3 floors and 7 bars), playing mainly Latin rock, House music, and some Top 40 pop. Light bar food is also served here.
Kika (Parada 3, Playa Brava, Punta del Este) – located just a walk away from the Monumento al Ahogado, this popular venue attracts mainly college students (from Argentina and Brazil, as well as locals).
Kalima (Jackson e/Durazno, Montevideo) – this venue holds various musical events that tends to attract a mature crowd, such as Afro-Brazilian music on Thursday evenings, and jazz on Friday nights (called “Hot Club Montevideo”). Such jazz sessions go back to 1950, when a group of local jazz music fans first started organizing local events (which […]
Aside from such sporting activities, Casa de Campo also has a large amphitheater, which is used to host international musical events. Artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, etc have all performed there.
The Caribbean’s yacht owners will likely visit Casa de Campo’s 400-berth marina — complete with a shipyard with a 120-ton TraveLift designed by Italian architect, Gian Franco Fini to resemble Portofino. Surrounding this harbor are over 70 restaurants, shops, bars, and homes. Deep-sea fishing expeditions can also be organized from here. In 2010, the Casa […]
Some of the recreational facilities there include a Shooting Center for skeet, trap, and sporting-clay shooting; a Dude Ranch for horseback and pony rides; 13 tennis courts (10 lighted) with lessons available; and a water-sports center on the beach offering snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats, Hobie Cats, windsurfers, Aqua Cycles, and banana-boat rides. Complimentary beach and […]