Gay Montevideo Montevideo City Guide City Guides > Uruguay > Gay Montevideo Montevideo Suzi SiegelThere are two big reasons Montevideo gets overlooked as one of the world’s best gay travel destinations–namely Brazil and Argentina, the two behemoth countries that wedge in tiny Uruguay. Hiding in plain sight, Montevideo is a chill, earthy, cosmopolitan city with one of the world’s only “homomonuments.” Yes, this country the size of North Carolina is actually one of the planet’s most liberal nations and by far the most open-minded in Latin America when it comes to homosexuality. With a staunch division between church and state, same-sex sex has been legal since 1934 and gay marriage since 2013. The nation has been called ‘a model for social inclusion in Latin America’ and ranks fifth in the world on the Gay Happiness Index. All that and it’s a great city to boot. Fifteen miles of coastal promenade for running, swimming, sunning, or ambling aimlessly holding your partner’s hand. Posh shopping districts and quaint colonial architecture. Leafy plazas and serious grilled meats. But what really sets the city apart is how authentically laid back the culture is, while at the same time being worldly. Montevideo is hippie and hip at the same time. Feel like getting away? Take a trip planned just for you, and let us do all the work. Discover Trip Design Hotels Things to do Things to see Food & Drink Shopping Nightlife Trip Design The best hotels in MontevideoThe Italian businessman who converted a run-down historic home into the irresistible Casa Roberto worked in public relations representing UNESCO World Heritage Sites before pursuing his dream to create a guest house. With just five rooms, it’s an intimate a stay as you can have. WIth a vintage shop in the basement, Cottage Puerto Buceo is a sleek and sweet option. It’s got a hot tub, indoor pool and bikes for hire. If you’re an outdoorsy type who prefers your urban experience in doses, you can do no better than La Baguala, a country estate hotel just outside Montevideo where you have your own private beach, pool, tennis court and horseback riding sessions. If you prefer to be in the middle of the action, the modern Hyatt Centric Montevideo sits right on the waterfront with beautiful views and is pet-friendly. It’s got a little book nook called The Corner, a quaint reading lounge that’s a wonderful place to catch up on work or emails. The nautical Art Deco facade of the Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo belies its sleek interior. The panoramic rooftop has a pool, sun terrace and bar. The 44-room Own Montevideo offers a cool “Customize Your Stay” option that allows you to specify your taste in music, arts, food and sports, and whether you have a sweet tooth and then tailors your stay accordingly. Located in the upscale coastal neighbourhood of Las Carretas. Hyatt Centric Montevideo Casa RobertoThank you for reading Mr Hudson.Subscribe to City Guides or log in to continue reading. Subscribe now Log inSpecial SelectionExclusive Mr Hudson offersOut now from gestaltenMr Hudson Explores Browse the Book Explore more Things to do in Hong Kong CentralOld Town Central, which really isn’t a district, but more of an area with imaginary borders, lays in the heart of central Hong Kong and is clinging on to its past while also playing host to a new breed of hipsters; a wealthier, more established, yet not fully into the scene type of person. Read story > Discover the 10 best hotels near the US-Mexican borderThe line separating the US from Baja California breeds a whole lot of excitement; Tijuana, Tecate and Mexicali being our first contacts before angling down towards either San Quintín on the west coast or San Felipe to the east. Find out where to stay with our list of the best hotels near the US-Mexican border. Read story > Things to do in MauritiusFirst spotted by the sailors of Arab dhows, then explored by the Portuguese and claimed in turn for the Netherlands, France, and Britain, Mauritius celebrates multiculturalism. Read story > Subscribe to our newsletterYou can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Sign up for exclusive insider promotions SIGN UPBe the first to receive exclusive luxury travel offers and special promotions by subscribing to our newsletter.