Place to visit
Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga, Uruguay: what it is and when to go
Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga is a museum in Montevideo, Uruguay. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uruguay: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Montevideo, Uruguay · Museums and art
- Where
- Uruguay
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- MVD Ciudad de la Costa, 12 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- -34.90332, -56.12357
What it is and where
Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga is a museum in Montevideo, Uruguay. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uruguay: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Montevideo, where this site lists 127 more places to see, 6.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -34.90332, -56.12357; the nearest main airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD, Ciudad de la Costa), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Uruguay (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Uruguay. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga is October to April.
- JanBest time14:06
- FebBest time13:16
- MarBest time12:16
- AprBest time11:07
- MayPossible10:10
- JunPossible9:40
- JulPossible9:52
- AugPossible10:41
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:54
- NovBest time13:52
- DecBest time14:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Uruguay in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Uruguay
To enter Uruguay there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Uruguay checklist. Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU); plugs: Type C, F and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 911 police · 105 ambulance · 104 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Buceo BeachBeach in Montevideo, Uruguay542 m
- PatagoniaBrewery1.3 km
- Naval Museum of UruguayUruguayan museum1.4 km
- Malvín beachBeach in Montevideo, Uruguay1.8 km
- Montevideo PlanetariumPlanetarium in Uruguay1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Uruguay guide.
More in Uruguay: Museums and art
- Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes: church in Uruguay
- National Museum of Visual Arts: museum in Uruguay
- Fortaleza del Cerro: cultural heritage monument of Uruguay
- Casapueblo
- Montevideo Cabildo: historical building in Montevideo
- Museo de la Memoria: museum in Uruguay
Every Uruguay place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga?
It is a museum in Montevideo, Uruguay. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uruguay: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga?
The nearest main airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 12 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Uruguay is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Uruguay map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Buceo Beach, Patagonia, Naval Museum of Uruguay. The rest is in the Uruguay guide.
Keep reading
- Montevideo127 places to see in and around Montevideo, Uruguay: German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee, Estadio Pocitos, Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral. Best time: October to April.
- Museums and art81 places for museums and art in Uruguay, from Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with
- UruguayBefore travelling to Uruguay: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days and a valid passport is enough; it is o…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.