Parque Rodó, Montevideo

Name: Parque Rodó
Address: Montevideo, Uruguay

#47 among attractions in Montevideo

Park, Relax in park

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Parque Rodó is both a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay and a park which lies mostly outside the limits of the barrio itself and belongs to Punta Carretas. The name "Rodó" has been given in memory of José Enrique Rodó, an important Uruguayan writer whose monument is in the southern side of the main park. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 66 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°54'54"S, 56°9'58"W

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Centro Comunal Zonal 5 (Punta Carretas)Montevideo Uruguay

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Parque Rodó – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Punta Carretas Shopping, Palacio Contador Gastón Guelfi, Cinemateca Uruguaya, Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Cinema, Nightlife
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Museum, Art museum
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~840 ftE
Museum
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Cemetery
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Memorial
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Which popular attractions are close to Parque Rodó?

Nearby attractions include Barrio Jardín, Montevideo (1 min walk), MNAV, Montevideo (3 min walk), Vilamajó House Museum, Montevideo (5 min walk), Rambla of Montevideo, Montevideo (10 min walk).