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Parque Rodo, Montevideo

3.3
#1 of 24 in Parks in Montevideo
Park · Nature / Park
Paddle a boat across the lake at Parque Rodo and enjoy the nature surrounding you. Montevideo's oldest park offers something for the entire family, including a visual arts museum, outdoor photo exhibits, easy access to the beach, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Stop by the reflecting pool to see a statue dedicated to Jose Enrique Rodo, a renowned Uruguayan writer after whom the park is named. You can see some of his greatest quotes written around the base of the statue. By using our Montevideo day trip planning app, you can arrange your visit to Parque Rodo and other attractions in Montevideo.
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  • By Tupelo010835
    Had heard about this place so decided to go a bit out of the way to visit. Not a lot going on. Not a bad thing necessarily. We were just looking for a place to stroll and maybe sit a while. Didn't...  more »
  • By onchurchhill
    This park features a fun "feria" (open air market) on Sundays. On any day of the week it's a nice, tranquil place to spend an hour -- or several -- relaxing and enjoying the horticulture.  more »
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