Visit Pocitos Beach
La Rambla is a 14 mile (22 km) long avenue that runs along the coast of the Rio de la Plata in Montevideo. This thoroughfare connects numerous Uruguayan beaches along its route. It is the primary way to access Pocitos Beach.
History
Originally, the Pocitos neighborhood was a small town. As Montevideo developed, the capital absorbed the town, and it eventually became a residential district.
The name of the neighborhood and its beach comes from an old tradition. Women would head to the area to wash laundry and dig small wells known as pocitos to create pools of fresh water for rinsing. The neighborhood has kept the name derived from this practice.
Pocitos Beach
Montevideo is a city with many beautiful beaches, and few capitals in the world have such a deep connection to the sea. Between the port, which serves as the primary economic engine, and the swimmers enjoying the fine sand, the capital of Uruguay is firmly oriented toward the ocean.
The beach stretches for 2 miles (3.2 km) and features clear water and fine sand. The dunes that border the beach and separate it from La Rambla have been landscaped and planted with vegetation to buffer the beach from the road, making the experience more pleasant. On the other side of the road lies the Pocitos neighborhood, characterized by high-end apartment buildings favored by a relatively affluent population.
During the peak season, you will find a variety of activities, including soccer tournaments, beach volleyball, free concerts, and water skiing. Because the beach is sheltered, you will find only small waves, which adds a layer of safety when relaxing with family.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Montevideo.
Pocitos Beach forms a large bay where small sailboats and windsurfers have a blast while container ships wait in the distance. A beautiful Rambla for taking a walk, plus a few seafood restaurants. Uruguayans seem to come here to enjoy the sunset on the benches while drinking mate.