Flights to Montevideo Airport (MVD)

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Cheap Flights to Carrasco International Airport

Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, is a wonderful hub of classical architecture, museums and shopping. The rich cuisine features local wine and steak. Find your way to experiencing the rich culture with cheap flights to Carrasco International Airport (MVD).

Facilities at Carrasco International Airport

A number of major Latin American and European airlines fly to this airport, but American Airlines is the only U.S. carrier with flights to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). American travelers looking to find cheap flights to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) should plan on departing from Miami.

The modern, clean and passenger-friendly airport features a number of restaurants, a duty-free shop, banks and money exchanges. Car rental outlets include Avis, Budget, Hertz and EuropCar. COT bus lines take travelers into Montevideo and beyond, and Taxi Aeropuerto de Carrasco provides taxi service in luxury and style in a Mercedes Benz. Taxi prices range from $27 to $238, depending on where you want to go. The rate of $238 applies to travel to Punta del Este, which is nearly 90 miles from the airport.

Things to Do Near Carrasco International Airport

Book flights to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), and explore a city rich in culture and heritage and no shortage of fascinating destinations. Montevideo is situated at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean, so walking the many promenades is recommended. Pocitos Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking and just hanging out.

The Old City is the cultural center with a mix of colonial, baroque, classical and modern buildings. Zabala Square and Constitution Square honor the creators of the city and nation. Sarandi Pedestrian Street houses many of the art galleries in the city. The Port Market, which has been in operation since 1868, showcases a wide variety of local food.

Travel Tips for Carrasco International Airport

Once you arrive, there is no need to immediately change your currency, and you may not even need to change it at all. Taxis and many businesses accept U.S. currency.

If Uruguayans were asked what one dish a traveler must try, they may almost unanimously recommend chivito, which consists of veal tenderloin, lettuce, tomato, ham, cheese, bacon and egg. This is served on a sandwich or simply plated. Uruguayan food is indigenous Charruan cuisine influenced by Spain, Italy, Portugal and France. Dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant will cost roughly $45. Uruguayans also tend to have a favorite drink: mate. This is a caffeine-infused drink made from the dried leaves of yerba mate.

Las Llamadas, or The Calls, is the largest celebration in Uruguay. It takes place in February and is considered the Uruguayan version of Carnival. Las Llamadas is the longest-lasting carnival in South America, running 40 days. If you are visiting the country during a different time of year, you can check out the Carnival Museum, which gives an idea of what takes place during the festivities.

The weather in Uruguay is subtropical. Cool winters (June through September) have high temperatures in the 60s. Warm summers (December through March) mean temperatures in the 80s. February, March, September and October are the rainiest months.