Puerto del Buceo

About 8 kilometers from downtown Montevideo is the mythical neighborhood of Puertito del Buceo, which is so called because of the natural formation of a small bay, which houses small and medium-sized boats, mainly for sports and recreation. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful postcards that our city offers, and added to the architectural development that emerged in the area, achieved the perfect balance between the hustle and bustle of the city lifestyle and a landscape that exudes relaxation.
The Port of El Buceo obtained a great protagonism in the Uruguayan history at the beginning of the XIX century, when during the English Invasions, Sir Samuel Auchmuty disembarked. This beautiful bay was also the protagonist of a very particular event in our history, when in 1814 the Buceo Naval Battle took place between the Revolutionary Naval squadron and the Spanish Royal fleet. Undoubtedly the economic interests of the area triggered this dispute, which ended with the victory of Admiral Guillermo Brown, which meant a hard blow against Spanish colonialism. If we continue with the history of the Port of Buceo, we find that it was the entrance of merchandise for the interior of Uruguay, during the Government of Cerrito between 1843 and 1851.
Moving forward in the history of this beautiful area of Montevideo, at the end of the twentieth century, one of the largest urban developments faced by our city began, and the kick-off to this growth was given by the first Shopping Center of the city, named Montevideo Shopping. As was to be expected after this construction, the value of the area went up, and so massive construction began in the area with housing condominiums and, above all, office buildings. The World Trade Center is par excellence the neuralgic point of the neighborhood, which is a set of commercial buildings, where they have formed a business center and diplomatic headquarters. The sum of all these factors make Puerto del Buceo one of the most dynamic and crowded areas of the city.
In addition to the growth of the Montevideo Shopping Center, which houses the most important stores in our country, one of the largest gastronomic and drinks offerings in the area began to develop. Today, Puerto de Buceo is par excellence an area where nightlife has flourished, with a highly demanding public willing to enjoy the diverse offerings of the neighborhood.
In short, we can affirm that Puerto del Buceo combines the healthy style typical of a coastal neighborhood with the great accessibility of services provided by the area. Urban development continues to grow steadily, which enhances the area’s value. Undoubtedly, Puerto del Buceo is one of the best options that Montevideo offers to live, walk and enjoy.