Punta Carretas Lighthouse marks one of Montevideo's best urban edges, where the city tapers into the broad water of the Rio de la Plata. The lighthouse itself is compact, but the point gives a strong sense of Montevideo as a coastal capital, with the rambla curving away on both sides.
Come as part of a walk or cycle along the waterfront rather than as a separate taxi trip. The ground-level views are already good, and when access to the tower is available the extra height helps connect Pocitos, Punta Carretas, and the old city skyline in one sweep.