Ramirez Beach, Montevideo
Located in the vibrant capital city of Montevideo, Ramírez Beach offers a serene escape amidst the bustling urban environment. Easily accessible, it is just a 25-minute journey from the city center, making it a convenient destination for locals and tourists. The beach is situated east of the city's historic core, nestled between the quaint Playa del Gas and the areas where the former Patricios and Santa Ana beaches once existed, now replaced by the Rambla Sur.
Ramírez Beach, renowned for its soft, starch-like white sand, provides a delightful sensory experience as it pleasantly crunches underfoot. It is part of a city promenade, bordered by granite shores and equipped with a designated swimming area. The beach's proximity to key landmarks such as the Mercosur Building, the Confucius Monument, Rodó Park, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Ramón Collazo Summer Theater enriches the cultural and scenic value of a visit here.
A focal point for family outings, Ramírez Beach caters to all audiences and becomes particularly lively during the summer months. It is one of Montevideo’s most frequented beaches, thanks to its status as a family-friendly location with amenities like lifeguards present during the spring and summer seasons. Named after the businessman José Ramírez Pérez, the beach also holds historical significance due to its origins linked to Ramírez's former salting business.
Beyond the beach, the area is teeming with entertainment options including restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and bars. Hotels conveniently located along the first line of the beach provide excellent accommodation choices for visitors. The beach is also equipped with a boardwalk, ideal for strolls while enjoying the coastal views.
Ramírez Beach, renowned for its soft, starch-like white sand, provides a delightful sensory experience as it pleasantly crunches underfoot. It is part of a city promenade, bordered by granite shores and equipped with a designated swimming area. The beach's proximity to key landmarks such as the Mercosur Building, the Confucius Monument, Rodó Park, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Ramón Collazo Summer Theater enriches the cultural and scenic value of a visit here.
A focal point for family outings, Ramírez Beach caters to all audiences and becomes particularly lively during the summer months. It is one of Montevideo’s most frequented beaches, thanks to its status as a family-friendly location with amenities like lifeguards present during the spring and summer seasons. Named after the businessman José Ramírez Pérez, the beach also holds historical significance due to its origins linked to Ramírez's former salting business.
Beyond the beach, the area is teeming with entertainment options including restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and bars. Hotels conveniently located along the first line of the beach provide excellent accommodation choices for visitors. The beach is also equipped with a boardwalk, ideal for strolls while enjoying the coastal views.
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Ramirez Beach on Map
Sight Name: Ramirez Beach
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in Montevideo, Uruguay
Create Your Own Walk in Montevideo
Creating your own self-guided walk in Montevideo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Montevideo Old Town Walking Tour
In 1683, the Portuguese founded a city called Colonia do Sacramento across the bay from Buenos Aires. Field marshal Manuel da Fonseca built a fort there he called Montevieu. In 1724, the Spanish governor of Buenos Aires, one-armed Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, forced the Portuguese out and changed the name of the city.
Bruno and the Spanish settlers called their new city "Saint Philip and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Bruno and the Spanish settlers called their new city "Saint Philip and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Prado District Walking Tour
A quiet, upscale barrio El Prado, in the north of Montevideo, is famous primarily for the sprawling park of the same name. Indeed, the city’s main green space, Parque del Prado is a major public venue made up of grassy fields, with the Arroyo Miguelete (Miguelete Creek) running through it, for which the neighborhood has been dubbed "the lung of the city".
Apart from the park,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Apart from the park,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles