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Acatras del Mercado - Galeria de Arte

Yacare 1595 | Near Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo 11000, Uruguay
00 598 2 9152492
Ranked #1 of 8 shopping in Montevideo
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries
Owner description: The gallery offers a fine and varied selection of art pieces and design.Unique stuff exhibited in a very special place in where art and architecture... more » Owner description: The gallery offers a fine and varied selection of art pieces and design.Unique stuff exhibited in a very special place in where art and architecture are combined of execptional form.Ee have also a great selection of contemporary Uruguayan Artist from all over the country, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, wood and glass piecesWe are an established gallery since 2003; we have being doing shipping’s to the entire world by DHL and FedEx. This is an original venture in exclusive,historic surroundings next to Mercado del Puerto, the main tourist and gastronomy centre in Montevideo. « less
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Anchorage, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We have visited Montivideo 3 times and each time go back to this wonderful gallery. In a sea of mass produced trinkets and souvenirs around South America this shop is a gem. The array of original, hand made art is magnificent. In our 30+ day trip around the continent this shop has been our all time favorite. Each time I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

I have just visited a few South American countries and this store is the best I found for local arts and crafts. The prices are really good as is the selection. It's located quite near the dock where the cruise ships tie up and the central market where people go to eat BBQ meat. I bought several items and they... More

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New York City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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We first discovered this art gallery in 2009 when we were visiting Montevideo for the first time on a day trip from Buenos Aires. We left with a huge, beautiful ceramic plate and have returned every time we go to Montevideo for a treasure or two. On the last trip we found a funky hand painted piece of driftwood in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011 via mobile

I really liked this shop, just very close to the amazing Mercado del Puerto. It's full of very original souvenirs to bring home and not the tasteless type but true pieces of art so a great way bring home a nice memory to display. I bought a ceramic vase with Torres Garcia-like carvings/drawings, super nice and amazingly packed, I think... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

In the Ciudad Vieja, a stone’s throw from the port, you will find this superb gallery, hosted and welcomed by charming staff. I am posted in Montevideo and have always left with the desired gift or personal keepsake. If you are looking for unsurpassed local art fortes, search no further than Acatras del Mercado.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011 via mobile

If you are looking for authentic local art as a souvenir of your Uruguay travels this is the place to stop. We spent a long time browsing the two stories of art. There is something for everyone here, we had trouble deciding what to purchase because it was all so lovely. The people who helped us were very friendly, and... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2010

If you are looking for paintings, ceramics or jewelry produced by Uruguayan artists you must visit this lovely shop. The gallery is owned by a charming couple who speak perfect english and will happily provide details about each artist that they feature. The husband is an architect who remodeled the charming historic space himself. Items are reasonably priced and wonderful... More

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Copiapó, Atacama, Chile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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