It's possible to fly, of course, but I found the ferry to be a convenient and very pleasant alternative. Terminals in both cities are near the center, allowing you to avoid expensive and time... more
The main bus terminal in Montevideo is located about 3km east from the historic centre. It's a very modern terminal with all the facilities you need such as left-luggage (free if you have a trip... more
There are lots of taxis infront of the airport. the first line of silver car infront of the doors were quick to get our attention,and business.We paid 990uR for the trip to town...the black and yellow... more
If you are traveling to/from Buenos Aires central, I highly recommend that you take the ferry over the plane. If you book on Buquebus or BQB, the cost will be about the same as the high speed... more
Downtown Montevideo , the bus leaves from rio branco station.It costs 23 pesos and take about one hour to the airport.The trip is quite interesting, as you pass... more
Just ask any locals (except the aggtressive airport taxi shills) where the bus stop is once you exit the terminal building. Any of the Cutcsa 700 series (i.e.,... more
There are a few options to get to Uruguay from Buenos Aires. Least appealing way is taking a bus directly there from Retiro. Most popular option is to take a... more
There are two suburban train lines, from Montevideo to 25 de Agosto (64 km to the North) and from Montevideo to Sudriers (44 km to the North-East). Trains are... more
Renting a car in Montevideo can cost you from 250USD per month to over 700USD. Most cars have manual transmition.Driving in Montevideo is pretty easy. You... more
Most visitors probably get to Montevideo by plane via Buenos Aires. I bought a round trip ticket from SFO to Buenos Aires, and took the boat across River Plate... more
If you're coming from Buenos Aires like I did, take the BUQUEBUS high-speed ferry. It runs several times a day and is a fast and comfortable way to get to... more
I got here via the Norwegian Dream, and once you get to shore a cab can take you anywhere you want to go, make sure you can speak a little spanish. more
"Esos techos de rambla infinita
esas voces con techos de nada
todo viene a esta mansa bahía
mar de fondo de nuestras palabras
viene
duele
cae en la hondura
de cada soledad
viene amar
viene amar
viene...
Montevideo is quite a flat area and so it is hard to believe where the name of the city came from according to an old ledgend : When a ship was sailing along the cost a spanish sailor was shouting...
Montevideo is a melancholic city. Joy and sadness parade on the city streets, passion and calm invade every montevideano and that is what keep this beautiful city moving every day. On my pages I will...
I returned from a VERY brief trip.. Montevideo (a mere 36 hour stay!) and Buenos Aires (4 days)... and so here are the photos.
The best part of this trip was visiting the VT members Andrea (MVD) and...
Created as a Spanish riposte to the Portugese port of Colonia in 1726. Montevideo features a natural port – a feature BsAs lacks. Likes its transfluvial partner across the Rio de la Plata, Montevideo...
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