Fortaleza del Cerro
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Edivaldo O
Miguel Pereira, RJ35 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
I took a taxi to Fortaleza do Cerro. The Uber also takes you to it, but I was unsure if there would be a signal up there so I could use the app again to return. I went on January 17, 2024. Round trip by taxi cost 1025 pesos. At the exchange rate of the day it was 137 reais. I do not advise people to drive themselves, as I was warned that Cerro is a dangerous neighborhood: drug use and robbery. The Fortress offers a 360-degree view of much of Montevideo, with the gigantic Rio de la Plata in the background. It's beautiful! It has a museum with six rooms that tells the history of the place and some battles in which the Uruguayan army participated. Does not accept credit cards, but accepts dollars, reais and pesos. Entry costs 10 reais. The taxi driver who took me said that at night it is even more dangerous to go to the place.
Written January 21, 2024
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Sebastian
Montevideo, Uruguay2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
It is an ideal walk for all ages, especially on a sunny day, when the landscape looks more beautiful. Admission is very cheap and the staff is very friendly and willing to explain the history of the place. I highly recommend this visit, as it is a way to learn more about Uruguay's culture and past.
Written December 17, 2023
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Tanmoy C
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May 2023 • Couples
we are from India. we visited the place on a Sunday. the fort is beautiful and the view from the view is truly exceptional. the neighbourhood is not safe at all. while returning from the fort at around 2 in the afternoon, we were grabbed from behind by two youngsters and one of them had a knife and he kept it close to my husband’s neck and asked for some money and the cellphones. fortunately after screaming for help, some of the locals arrived at the spot and the two youngsters fled away. one of the locals even dropped us to the nearby bus stand in his car. The experience traumatised us for quite sometime.
i would advice you to not visit the place on weekends and if you are planning to do so then
please avoid carrying any valuables with you.
i would advice you to not visit the place on weekends and if you are planning to do so then
please avoid carrying any valuables with you.
Written May 14, 2023
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ruth12313
London, UK19 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We were jumped on by three youths who grabbed out bags while we were admiring the view. The museum was closed - maybe that made things quieter and more dangerous. So if you go there either stay in the car or don't take valuables.
Written March 26, 2015
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mimiruthie
Richardson, TX334 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Four of us (ages 53-69) were attacked by three males ranging from about 12 to 35 around 1:15 pm. Two of them beat my friend with rocks (puncturing her head) and broke her purse. She held on to the purse and fought back by hitting and kicking. Her husband had a gun pointed at his face so he threw some money in the air hoping they would go for it and we could get away. My husband and I fought off one after he ran from my friend. We yelled and fought back and it shocked them so they ran off. We were pretty sure the gun was empty when they were throwing rocks at us but it was very frightening. I hope that our reports will cause changes in the security of this old fort. It has a great view of the city. Needless to say we got in our car and got away from there as fast a we could!
Written January 16, 2016
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MAU1967
Maldonado, Uruguay5,432 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
The view is nice, you can see the city from the "other side", this place IS NOT SAFE. Not safe for tourist, my suggestion buy a postcard or see by youtube.
Written June 8, 2015
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George M
66 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
The view is fantastic but avoid the back streets, this is a rough neighborhood and we got a handbag snatched. Maintain situational awareness at all times, and if you want to come here, consider booking a taxi instead of using bus. The view is amazing, and if you are careful its worth doing.
Written September 30, 2015
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Lionel E
Hervey Bay, Australia219 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
Take that title literally. Uruguay is rather flat and low so even though the fort is only on a low hill it is certainly the highest point in the area.
The problem with visiting the fort is that you probably need your own vehicle to do it. The area around the fort is partly slums and my wife who is Uruguayan is very wary of being in such areas. Plan your route and go straight to the fort.
They supposedly have an entry fee, about 20 pesos (US$1) from memory but the last time I went there was no-one there to collect it. The interior rooms have an interesting collection of uniforms and armaments from down the ages.
One time when the weather was good we had a picnic on the lawns to one side of the fort. Again, my wife was not comfortable because of the proximity to the slums further down the hill. I guess I am a bit more laid back when it comes to things like that.
All in all a nice way to spend a couple of hours if you have access to a vehicle.
The problem with visiting the fort is that you probably need your own vehicle to do it. The area around the fort is partly slums and my wife who is Uruguayan is very wary of being in such areas. Plan your route and go straight to the fort.
They supposedly have an entry fee, about 20 pesos (US$1) from memory but the last time I went there was no-one there to collect it. The interior rooms have an interesting collection of uniforms and armaments from down the ages.
One time when the weather was good we had a picnic on the lawns to one side of the fort. Again, my wife was not comfortable because of the proximity to the slums further down the hill. I guess I am a bit more laid back when it comes to things like that.
All in all a nice way to spend a couple of hours if you have access to a vehicle.
Written June 17, 2014
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RoxanaRegue
Aachen, Germany233 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Nice view but watch out, it is located in one of the worst neighbourhoods of Montevideo. If you go during the day, during week ends, by car, nothing should happen. I just do not recommend to go there anyhow... may be I am paranoid, never happen anything to me there, but the location is one of the worst, so why gamble?
Written January 18, 2013
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And V
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I can not understand why people in the city warned us to go here. And I also read about the area as 'slum'. I guess people have different views of what slum is... We took bus 124 from centro and got off at Cuba street. Then hailed a cab and got all the way up for 3$. Very tranquil, nicely moved lawns, museum closed (open 10-18 Wed-Sun) but well worth the trip. No city noise, fresh breeze from the river and not so much people. We walked down trough the 'slum' which is actually normal peoples homes, talked to a few and got on the bus again back to centro. No harm done to me even if I look like a gringo...
Written February 5, 2015
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Hay algún tour que llegue? Bus turístico? Conviene ir con el auto o es complicado? Muchas gracias
Written February 14, 2019
Buenas tardes, es muy fácil si vienes por puerto de Montevideo, vas todo por la rambla hacia el oeste y a 20 minutos aprox, del puerto mira bien los carteles que tomarás un cruce a la izquierda (primero a la derecha para salir de ruta 4 cuadras) hasta la avenida Carlos María Ramírez, tomas a la izquierda por esta, pasarás sobre la ruta que venías y te lleva de ahi por indicativos.
Trata de hacerlo en horarios de luz, de 10 a 15 horas, porque lamentablemente es zona roja complicada y me dolería te suceda nada....tengo mala experiencia con una prima española que le robaron el celular al mediodia a punta de cuchillo, bueno, debo ser honesto. Buena suerte
Written February 14, 2019
Olá, como vc foi até este local? Táxi ou ônibus? Dizem que é uma região de periferia um pouca perigosa, o que você achou?
Written November 1, 2017
Fui com meu próprio carro. Apesar de ser uma região de periferia, não me senti inseguro em nenhum momento. O acesso é através de um bairro mais humilde mas o local é zona militar, então não tive preocupação com segurança.
Written November 2, 2017
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