Atlantidoc

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Arts & CultureAtlantida/Montevideo
Dates19 October–5 November 2026Confirmed listing
Duration18 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAtlantidoc began modestly in 2006 at
Language["es"]Currency: UYU
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Atlantidoc in Atlantida/Montevideo

Atlantidoc, formally the Festival Internacional de Cine Documental del Uruguay, is Uruguay's leading documentary film festival, held annually in the beach town of Atlantida, Canelones department, since 2006. Reaching its 17th edition in 2023 and continuing through at least 2026, it screens Uruguayan and international nonfiction films and awards a prize for best national documentary.

In 2006, in the old neighborhood cinema of Atlantida, a beach resort town in Canelones department roughly forty minutes from Montevideo, a small group of organizers launched a documentary film festival with modest ambitions.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Atlantidoc began modestly in 2006 at Atlantida's old neighborhood cinema and has grown into Uruguay's primary dedicated platform for documentary film, a genre with a genuinely strong national tradition through filmmakers like Mario Handler, whose work has featured in festival programming

02

The mystery stays covered

Held in October each year in a small beach resort town rather than the capital, the festival draws filmmakers and audiences specifically to Canelones department, with the Direccion General de Cultura de Canelones directly involved in awarding prizes such as best national documentary

03

The city starts moving

Coverage of the 2026 cycle, including a screening tour bringing the award-winning documentary Rio Adentro to San Jose, shows the festival's influence extending well beyond Atlantida itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Continues Uruguay's strong documentary filmmaking tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

associated with filmmakers such as Mario Handler

The sacred route

Living ritual

through an annual competitive screening program based in Atlantida since 2006

The local code

Living ritual

with direct institutional support from the Canelones departmental government

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

19 October–5 November 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

October in Atlantida is Uruguayan spring, mild with cool mornings, so layers work well; indoor cinema venues may run cool, so bring something warm for screenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Atlantida/Montevideo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.90 S, 56.19 WOpen in Google Maps

Atlantida/Montevideo, Canelones, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Atlantida/Montevideo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Atlantidoc?

Atlantidoc is listed for 19 October–5 November 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Atlantidoc take place?

The festival is listed in Atlantida/Montevideo, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

18 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Atlantida/Montevideo, Canelones, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLatlantidoc.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates19 October–5 November 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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