Must-see in Montevideo: a first-timer's guide

New to Montevideo? These are the sights locals send visitors to first — enough for a long weekend, and all reachable without a car. 1. Ciudad Vieja old town 2. Mercado del Puerto parrilla lunch 3. Rambla walk along the river 4. Plaza Independencia and Palacio Salvo 5. Teatro Solís 6. Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento Tip: go early for the big-ticket sights, and leave one afternoon free to just wander a neighbourhood on foot. That is usually where Montevideo sticks with you.