Skip the midday sun and hit the Rambla after 5 PM when locals crowd the seawall with thermoses of mate. Don't bother swimming—the water quality is mid at best—but booking the Montevideo Electric Bicycle Tour to cruise the Trouville stretch is worth every cent. Ignore the overpriced beachfront cafes; walk two blocks inland for real-deal parrilla instead. Budget two hours for the sunset vibe, and definitely bring your own snacks to save money.
