Museo del Carnaval, Montevideo

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Museo del Carnaval (address: 25 de agosto de 1825) is a place located in Montevideo (Montevideo department) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 33 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°54'21"S latitude and 56°12'44"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo del Carnaval is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal Baltasar Brum (bus, 23 min walk), Nueva Terminal (train, 33 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museo del Carnaval (museum, 1 min walk), Capilla de la Caridad del Hospital Maciel (church, 5 min walk), Parroquia San Francisco de Asís (church, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°54'21"S, 56°12'44"W

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25 de agosto de 1825Centro Comunal Zonal 1 (Ciudad Vieja)Montevideo Uruguay

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo del Carnaval?

Nearby attractions include Museo del Carnaval, Montevideo (1 min walk), Capilla de la Caridad del Hospital Maciel, Montevideo (5 min walk), Parroquia San Francisco de Asís, Montevideo (5 min walk), Palacio Taranco, Montevideo (6 min walk).

How to get to Museo del Carnaval by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo del Carnaval:

Bus

Terminal Baltasar Brum (23 min walk)

Train

Nueva Terminal (33 min walk)