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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0.8 miN
Church, Moorish revival architecture
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0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
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~520 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
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~840 ftE
Museum
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1.2 miW
Cemetery
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Memorial
Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo
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Church
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Church
Nuestra Señora de Fátima, Montevideo
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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).

Parque Rodó, Montevideo

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

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