Montevideo's Green Spaces and Squares

Montevideo's urban landscape is defined by a diverse collection of public spaces, ranging from the historic Plaza Independencia at the edge of the Old City to the expansive Parque Batlle, home to the Centenario Stadium and the national Obelisk. The Prado neighborhood hosts specialized botanical collections, including a traditional Japanese garden and a rose garden featuring hundreds of varieties. Along the coast and within residential areas, parks like Rodó and Rivera provide large lakes and wooded recreational zones, while colonial squares like Plaza Matriz showcase 18th-century architecture.

Independence Square

Plaza Independencia is the most important city square in Montevideo, Uruguay, laid out in the 19th century in the area occupied by the…

Plaza of Constitution

Plaza de la Constitución, also known as Plaza Matriz, is the oldest city square in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Rodó Park

Rodó is name of both the park and neighbourhood around. It is named after a famous Uruguayan writer.

Plaza Zabala

Plaza Zabala is a plaza in the Ciudad Vieja of Montevideo, Uruguay. In late 1878, during the dictatorship of Colonel Lorenzo Latorre, it was…

Japanese Garden of Montevideo

The Japanese Garden of Montevideo is located in the Prado neighbourhood of Montevideo, behind the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum.

Batlle Park

Parque Batlle, formerly Parque de los Aliados, is a barrio and a major public central park in Uruguay's capital city of Montevideo.

Botanical Garden

Established by a professor Atilio Lombardo, this botanical garden keeps various species of plants, both local and exotic.

Rosedal

As a part of Prado Park, this rose garden has been established. There are various kinds of roses grown, in many colours.

Parque Rivera

Large wooded park featuring a central lake and the Estadio Charrúa. The grounds include designated picnic areas with public grills and walking trails through dense eucalyptus groves.

Plaza República De Ecuador

Landscaped public square located in the Carrasco neighborhood near the Rambla coastline. It serves as a quiet recreational space with open lawns and paved walkways.