The Markets (Ferias) of Montevideo

Though ferias can sell many different things, clothing, home goods, locally made products, Montevideo is particularly well-known for its daily farmers markets. Akin to European markets, these fairs have been part of the life here since 1878. Changing streets each day in most barrios, they are the go-to places for produce, as well as meats, cheese, plants, herbs, coffee, and other kitchen staples. The products are highly-seasonal, and the variety of produce varies with each vendor, with some vendors exhibiting only exceptional fruits and vegetables, while others cater more for quantity over quality. It is always worthwhile to compare the prices at multiple vendors and shop at the vendor who has the best prices. With various ferias throughout the city, you will often stumble upon one you didn't know existed! The Association of Fair Workers also publishes a map.

Parque Rodo

Clothing

Every Saturday you can find a clothes fair at Parque Rodo along Reissig street. As the seasons change, so do the offerings available for sale. If you are in need of accessories or simple clothing items, there are many vendors available selling everything from socks and belts to hats and gloves. Of course, there are always a few vendors selling mate gourds and bombillas as well!

Holiday

Running nearly all of December, half of the park is taken over by multiple fairs for the holiday season. From high-end vendors to simple stalls, the park is filled with hundreds of small booths selling handmade wares, books, artwork, home goods, toys, games, and a multitude of other items. Open 7pm until midnight, the fair is busy every day leading up to Christmas. After catching sunset on nearby Playa Ramirez, grab a snack from a food truck and wander through the festive fair.

Villa Biarritz

Clothing and Food

Also on Saturdays is a clothing and home goods fair in Villa Biarritz. Spread across many acres of this beautiful park, the fair never feels crowded and there is ample room to stroll enjoyably. With many unique handmade items for the home, clothing, as well as vintage furniture, this is one of the more interesting fairs in the city. Vendors also sell food and coffee, often needed after a few hours spent walking. Produce, fish, and meat can also be found at one section of the park along Patria street.

Tristan Narvaja

Everything

Sundays are always quiet in Montevideo, partly that is because of Tristan Narvaja. This market spans more than just the street that gives the fair its name, Tristan, and is an integral part of the identity of the city. Branching off of the main trunk street, there are dozens of fairs-within-the-fair that span for blocks. Tristan Narvaja street, lined with bookstores, antique shops, and cafes, is a bustling European-style market with produce vendors for seven blocks. Sections of the fare, best described as a flea market, are dedicated to specific products: clothes, tools, books, music, kitchen, home goods, plants, pets, and newly made items. This fair is not to be missed and is a popular gathering spot for Montevideans on Sundays.