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Punta Carretas
City in Montevideo, Uruguay
Overview
Punta Carretas is an upscale, residential district of Montevideo with leafy streets, stylish shops, and direct access to picturesque beaches along the Río de la Plata. The area features lively parks, chic cafes, and a mix of modern apartments and historical buildings, attracting families, professionals, and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uruguay
Department
Montevideo
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Montevideo
Coordinates
-34.92°, -56.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,185
Local Income
$950
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
2.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1183 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
75
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
36
Parks
3
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
114.0
Airport
MVD
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 118 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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