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Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda
Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda
Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda (Av. 18 de Julio 998, Barrio Sur, Montevideo) – this museum pays homage to the country’s gauchos (cowboys), their horses, and the campo (countryside). There’s an impressive collection of artifacts, such as horse gear, silver works, matés and bombillas (filtered metal straws – used for sipping the country’s national drink – maté). There are also exhibits detailing the country’s turbulent political history. Admission: free. Hours: 10 am – 5 pm (Monday – Friday).