Visiting Uruguay

[Hunt99]

I spent two days in Montevideo recently. I got there by taking a bus from Colonia to the capital city. It cost about 10 bucks and took approximately two and a half hours of a ride through a very sparsely populated coastal countryside.

Montevideo has about half of Uruguay's 3 million people living in the city. It is similar to Buenos Aires in how it looks, although there is not as much open poverty and begging. On the flip side, there is also not as much ostentatious wealth on display.

I stayed at the Radisson Hotel, which is a fine, 4 star choice. Rack rate on a walkin was 125 bucks a night. I arranged for a three hour city tour through the hotel's concierge, which was a good idea, and which let me hit all the tourist highlights without hunting for them myself.

I have no idea about the scene, as I was visiting my my own imported chica in tow. However, I saw little, if any visible evidence of any scene. Restaurants and shopping options appear to be inferior to Buenos Aires in most respects, and although I had good meals, they were not anything which wowed my unsophisticated palate. The prices for just about everything were about the same as in Buenos Aires, except for my hotel, which was cheaper than a comparable place in BsAs.

In sum, there is nothing especially special in Montevideo which compels you to visit. It's not a dump, and interesting enough for two days of a visit. And I do get the impression that it is a better place to live a normal life than Buenos Aires is. But for my purposes, one trip was enough, and I don't see any need to return. The trip between Montevideo and Buenos Aires was on the Buquebus boat, which cost approximately 30 dollars for an easy three-hour ride.

[Dickhead]

Based on 8 trips I would say they are 56% less attractive bordering on UGLY.

[Hunt99]

Based upon my own very unscientific opinion, women in Uruguay are 23% less attractive than women in Argentina.

[Moore]

Pappy,

Are there any decent "yuppie" amateur chicas in Uruguay? Or only 6s and below like in Argentina and Danzon? In Colonia, are all the guys staring at your multiple dates? You are "Da Man"!

[Dickhead]

Re Colonia: I went by the Buquebus office today and they have a special on the slow boat, the Eladia Isabel, for 79 p ida y vuelta or round trip or "return" as Aussies would say. Maybe Brits too?

There's about 7 or 7.5 Uruguayan pesos, known as "uruguayos," per Argentinean pesos.

Round trip to Carmelo is 67 pesos.

[Hunt99]

I recently spent 24 hours in Colonia. Also took the Buquebus over. It's a very easy trip, approximately 15 dollars or thereabouts. Once you land in the terminal, go straight out a block or two, and the "old city" is an easy stroll to your left. Get a map in the terminal, it will be useful. No need for a taxi. While many / most of the establishments accept Argentine pesos in addition to Uruguayan ones, I think it would be a good idea to find one of the two or three exchange places in town in order to have some local currency. You can also exchange in the Buquebus terminal, I have no idea on the rate. Note that I don't recall seeing even one ATM machine in town. They certainly must exist, but they are not plentiful. I did see one internet / telephone locutorio, but only one.

Several small hotels and beds-and-breakfasts are scattered about, at reasonable price levels compared to BsAs. Occasionally you will encounter a property owner who will offer an apartment or room to stay in when you walk past.

There are probably a dozen small restaurants of varying quality scattered through the older portion of town. I ate at two, and can't say anything particularly good or bad. Small touristy shops, and the typical historical sights like old city walls. Probably good for 24-48 hours if you are not easily bored with such things (I'm not)

The streets are interesting, an old Spanish colonial layout and architecture. One dominating feature, in comparison to BsAs, is the QUIET. It really is a low-energy, low-noise place compared to the city across the river. Which can be a refreshing change.

I was there on a Monday night in early autumn, and had most of the town to ourselves (brought a chica with me, there's no "scene" to speak of). I imagine it is busier on weekends, and during the summer months, when Argentine tourists flock over. If you want to go somewhere to get away from the blasting sound of Porteno buses and cars going at all hours of the night, I can recommend this destination.

[El Perro]

I did the Buquebus trip to Colonia yesterday. Fast boat. Quaint little town and nice scenery, but BORING. It would be ok for a chica. Alot of little shops. If you are thinking of doing this, I would take a chica if possible. I recommmend "Le Drugstore" for eats and ambiance. It's just off the main drag to the left as you are heading down towards the river. Portugal and Vasconcellos. Pics of Le Drugstore:

http://www.pbase.com/lexfrank/image/10626805

http://latergator.my-expressions.com...1552295/103419

Dog

[Nibu Raphael]

Hey guys,

I have asked this many many many times before in the Nibu in Uruguay section. No one has though replied to me on this at all. It is about other areas in uruguay like chui, rivera, paysaundu and salto. I only here of montevideo all the time and sometimes about punta del este and maldonado. Also the great Johnny Wadd once did a good report on a club with girls in colonia. But what about these other small cities in Uruguay? there is a guy latina addict that posts in the uruguay section of the isg but he only goes to Montevideo all the time. Guys uruguay is so damn small. Why is there no mongering info avaible on the border cities for argentina or for brazil? any action right outside of Montevideo too? I know more xxx action has to exist in uruguay but why no info? is not paysandu I think like the second biggest city in uruguay and I think a port city to a river and the industrial powerhouse for uruguay? there must be some xxx action here for sure. Guys I need this info as I want to enter brazil thru uruguay. I will probably do it from chui / chuy border of brazil or by the border of brazil leaving rivera and entering santana do livermento. Guys is this info that hard to get? cum on someone help ole nibs out on this for sure.

[Moore]

Maldonado. I've killed some brain cells since that Punta trip a few years ago, but yes I think that was the name.

[Andres]

Firedawg visit the Mardi Gras thread where I am about to post about Carvanal. In short, I think the Mormons in Salt Lake City have a more rockin' Mardi Gras party than the Portenos do - go to Brasil.

Punta del Este is the most prestigious NAME in these parts, thats all. The place itself is not at all impressive, nor is the beach that argentinos claim is 50 times better than the Argentine ones. Some important people go there - politicians, athletes, my attorneys, everyone from Recoleta. 90% of the people are wannabes and / or usedtobes that go there mainly to be able to say that they holidayed in "Punta". I went there once and the mongering scene sucked balls. I had to drive out to some shantytown district 20km outside of town to find some P4P. Mongering was not the purpose of my trip, but the entire trip was dreadful.

That's correct.

The city you are referring to is Maldonado, where Uruguayans working in Punta live.

Andres

[Moore]

Firedawg,

Visit the Mardi Gras thread where I am about to post about Carvanal. In short, I think the Mormons in Salt Lake City have a more rockin' Mardi Gras party than the Portenos do - go to Brasil.

Punta del Este is the most prestigious NAME in these parts, thats all. The place itself is not at all impressive, nor is the beach that Argentinos claim is 50 times better than the Argentine ones. Some important people go there - politicians, athletes, my attorneys, everyone from Recoleta. 90% of the people are wannabes and/or usedtobes that go there mainly to be able to say that they holidayed in "Punta". I went there once and the mongering scene sucked balls. I had to drive out to some shantytown district 20km outside of town to find some P4P. Mongering was not the purpose of my trip, but the entire trip was dreadful.

[Rock Harders]

First of all, the beach resort that I think "Goblin" is refering to here is Punta del Este (East Point en ingles) Punta del Este is the most luxurious (as per reputation) beach resort in South America- the Porteno elite tradionally flock here during the months of January and February. Although I have no experience with the working-chica scene in Punta myself (I deal only with non-pros in such a target rich environment) I would bet my bile duct that with the amount greenbacks in circulation that there is an alive and kickin' certified professional chica scene in business in some way shape or form.

Second- THIS IS A THREAD ABOUT WORKING IN BUENOS AIRES, NOT VACATIONS- PLEASE KEEP IT ABOUT WORKING AND OTHER ISSUES, THERE IS A SECTION FOR VACATION TALK.

[Goblin]

Well you are lucky the "old guard" probably did not see that post, otherwise you would have been flame broiled, barbecued and shot. Take it from a senior member. Anyway I accept your apology.

I took the 1.5 hour ferry ride to Uruguay into Montevideo on my first trip to AR but it was disappointing, too many local party animals, the atmosphere is not as friendly, less cosmopolitan, and the dollar does not go quite as far.

The Rio De La Plata is kind of dirty but there is on great beach there apparently called "Punta Ereste" or something like that supposedly the best beach around if beaches are what you are into. You will note that Buenos Aires has no beaches to speak of.

You will also note that you are posting to a "pussy hound" site and the premier one at that. If that is what you are looking for stay in Buenos Aires because in that department Uruguay has verry little to offer in comparison.

Also for this reason you can experience Carnival & Mardigras in Buenos Aires every day of the week.

Goblin.

No problem Hunt. Glad I can help. I actually did post a question in the TRAVEL PLANS section under the title MARDI GRAS, but I should have put CARNIVAL and that's probably why I haven't had any replies yet. I feel like a dumb dumb, but anyway, If there's anyone who could help I would appreciate it. I'm trying to get an idea of what Carnival is like in BA. I want to go to South America for Carnival this year, but not to Rio. Too crowded. I hear all South American countries have their own version of a Carnival celebration.

Also, if anyone has any info on nearby Uruguay I would appreciate that too. I would like to visit two countries in South America during my short 2 week vacation.

Thanks Guys

[Jaimito Cartero]

Also, if anyone has any info on nearby Uruguay I would appreciate that too. I would like to visit two countries in South America during my short 2 week vacation.

Thanks Guys

Uruguay is pretty close. You can take Buquebus, or a number of other companies. I was in Tigre today, and saw a lot of different boats there that had packages to Uruguay. I think $30-$100 US Dollars is the range.

[FireDawg2000]

Finally, a newbie poster who offers something valuable to the board. Welcome FireDawg. Let us know if there are things we can help you with. You certainly will enjoy your upcoming trip to BsAs.

No problem Hunt. Glad I can help. I actually did post a question in the TRAVEL PLANS section under the title MARDI GRAS, but I should have put CARNIVAL and that's probably why I haven't had any replies yet. I feel like a dumb dumb, but anyway, If there's anyone who could help I would appreciate it. I'm trying to get an idea of what Carnival is like in BA. I want to go to South America for Carnival this year, but not to Rio. Too crowded. I hear all South American countries have their own version of a Carnival celebration.

Also, if anyone has any info on nearby Uruguay I would appreciate that too. I would like to visit two countries in South America during my short 2 week vacation.

Thanks Guys