CASINOS DEL ESTADO
Calle 1, entre 22 et Ciudad de Montevideo, Atlántida
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Timetable
Nightclubs open around 11pm or midnight and stay open until 5 or 6am. Show times vary according to the event, but performances often start between 8pm and 9pm.
Budget & Tips
The tarjeta cultural (cultural card) gives free or reduced-rate access to a wide range of cultural events, once or several times a month, depending on the type of card chosen. It opens the doors of many emblematic venues, including theaters (El Galpón, Circular, Comedia Nacional, Compañía Italia Fausta, Victoria, El Tinglado, Teatro Eslabón de Canelones..), art cinemas (Cine Hoyts, Cine Casablanca, Cinemateca Uruguaya), as well as concerts, ballets (including the Orquesta Filarmónica de Montevideo), soccer matches and shows organized during Tourism Week.
For further information, visit www.socioespectacular.com.uy.
To be booked
Remember to book your tickets in advance for tango shows, concerts, plays and other cultural events: tickets often go fast, especially for the most popular performances.
Night transport
In Montevideo, most urban bus routes operate from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., with some providing night service until 1 a.m. Night buses, known as "ómnibus nocturno" or "bus nocturno", are limited and serve only a small number of routes. Cabs, available 24 hours a day in major cities, can be hailed on the street or booked by telephone (in Montevideo, dial 141). Uber and Cabify are also available in Montevideo and other major cities.
Age restrictions
The legal age for buying and consuming alcohol in Uruguay is 18. Bars, discos and concert halls may require proof of age for access to their premises. So remember to carry your passport or national identity card with you. Don't forget that Uruguay has a zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving, and that blood-alcohol checks are frequent (with very severe penalties!).
What's very local
Unlike Argentina, Uruguay has a much cooler, more informal dresscode. Forget bow ties and stilettos when going out. Here, casual elegance is the order of the day! For cultural events, such as tango shows, concerts or plays, opt for a neat outfit that allows you to breathe. Remember: in Uruguay, the most important thing is to feel good in your sneakers... or espadrilles!
Smokers
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public areas, such as bars, restaurants, discotheques.
Tourist traps
Some establishments may charge excessive prices for drinks and services, especially in tourist areas such as Punta del Este and José Ignacio. Find out about average prices and compare options before choosing a place to spend the evening. In crowded places such as bars and discos, keep a close eye on your personal belongings, as pickpockets can take advantage of the crowds and festive atmosphere to operate discreetly.