Kosher and Jewish Life in Montevideo

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Montevideo. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Montevideo, Uruguay

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About Montevideo

Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital and largest city. Montevideo is situated on the north shore of the Río de la Plata, the arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the south coast of Uruguay from the north coast of Argentina. Its heart is the Plaza Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. The plaza separates the city's downtown from its Ciudad Vieja (old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and the neoclassical Solís Theatre. The Mercado del Puerto is a former stall market now filled with steakhouses. The city was established in 1714, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 (about one-third of the country's total population). Tourism accounts for much of Uruguay's economy. Tourism in Montevideo is centered in the Ciudad Vieja area, which includes the city's oldest buildings, several museums, art galleries, and nightclubs, with Sarandí Street and the Mercado del Puerto being the most frequented venues of the old city. Montevideo has over 50 hotels, mostly located within the downtown area or along the beachfront of the Rambla de Montevideo. The city has cool winters (June to September), hot summers (December to March) and volatile springs (October and November).

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Montevideo

The arrival of Jews to the Banda Oriental goes back to the 16th century, when conversos began settling there. Currently, 10,000-15,000 Jews live in Uruguay, with 95% residing in Montevideo. As of 2003, there were 10 synagogues, but only six of them held weekly Shabbat services, and one functioned every day. There are 2 kosher restaurants in Montevideo, as well as a kosher list of products of what you can pick up at a local supermarket. There is also a Hotel that serves kosher breakfasts all year round. There are Jewish communities in Malvin, and Pocitos where the Armon Suites Hotel is located.

Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset.
Some communities, mostly during Summer, will accept Shabbat earlier than the common times.
It is best to contact the local Rabbi for advise.
If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!