Running more than 22 kilometres (nearly 14 miles) along the Río de la Plata, the promenade known as La Rambla crosses a number of neighbourhoods and with them a number of inviting beaches. Pocitos, ten minutes from downtown, is one of the best known and most popular, lined with modern buildings –  many housing hotels and restaurants – and packed with amenities and water sports options. It´s also lively after dark, with concerts and other events extending the fun far into the night.

Read more in our post 6 of Montevideo´s Best Beaches.