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Busing it: Montevideo By Cab, cuz the Buses Don't Come...
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND: Well, Andrea and I TRIED about 3 times perhaps to take a bus, but each time we ended up hailing cabs. Probably because it was a Sunday and the cabs were simply non-existent! How sad... I really wanted to ride the bus for local flavah and all, but when time is limited, it's time to cab it... and they weren't too expensive at all. They seem to be just about everywhere and you aren't too likely to be screwed either... Very interesting!

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    By Plane: To/From Montevideo
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  • Montevideo By Plane
  • The ride from MVD to Town is along
  • Beach! Pretty!
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: Well, the gateway to South America when you are this far south, for US passengers, is frankly Buenos Aires.... so many flights will fly you to BA, and then will go onward to MVD. Such is the case for me. I chose to continue on the UA flight that landed MIA- EZE, and then EZE - MVD.

    The flight one way, EZE-MVD, was $68.00USD. Worth it... because the one way Ferry ride is the same, but since I would have had to take time / money to commute to Port, it was cheaper, shorter to fly from EZE....

    Quick flight too.... and the Airport at MVD is small and managible even if you don't speak Spanish.

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    Ferries/boat: To/From Montevideo - part TWO
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  • Montevideo Ferries/boat
  • Seats are okay comfortable...
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: Another way to get to / from MVD if you are trying to come to/from Buenos Aires: Buquebus!

    It is fast, quiet, nice, easy way to relax between to important Capitol Cities... the time goes by quickly if you are on the non-stop (About 2.5 hours long boat ride). And it costs about $68.00USD

    You can do this Cheaper if you mix up the Boat w/ a Bus... For example, Buenos Aires by Boat to Colonia, and From Colonia to Montevideo by Bus.. and I believe this routing costs about $30 and takes about 4 hours...

    And then the longest/cheapest option is completely over land 7 hour bus trip for $20.00

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    Phone: (54-11)-4316-6405
    Website: http://www.buquebus.com/argentina/home.htm
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    Ferries/boat: BUQUEBUS
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: IMPORTANT - IF YOU TAKE BUQUEBUS... Let's say you are leaving MVD for Buenos Aires, like me... Make a Reservation for your boat trip. Arrive plenty early, as you will be taking care of all your immigration paperwork from the MVD/Uruguay side. When you are in Argentina, you just get your luggage and go! It's that simple, but expect to take care of departure tax and other paper work for departure out of Buquebus Terminal.

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    Phone: (54-11)-4316-6405
    Website: http://www.buquebus.com
    Other Contact: atclientes@buquebus.com
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    Comments for Hexepatty about Montevideo
    docmeyer Sat Jun 27, 2009 17:34 UTC
     Great tips and photos!
    BillNJ Sat Mar 21, 2009 02:09 UTC
     Looks like you saw a lot in Montevideo during your short stay. Nice tips and photos.
    kyoub Tue Jan 22, 2008 13:29 UTC
     Thanks for the great tips and info. Going there soon.
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     The country had a big number of incredible ocean beaches, specially when you go up to the Brazil's borderline! PUNTA DEL ESTE is a real blast!;)
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