Montevideo City Tours
A three hour visit to the most attractive places of our city. You will visit the ‘Ciudad Vieja’ (Old City), with its rich architecture, the ‘Mercado del Puerto’, the Microcenter, ‘Plaza Independencia’, ‘Palacio Legislativo’, the romantic neighborhood known as ‘El Prado’, the ‘Cerro de Montevideo’, its green parks with beautiful monuments, the elegant residential neighborhoods of Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos through the exceptional “Rambla” which accompanies a panoramic chain of beautiful beaches.
Duration: 9 hours.
Lunch at a traditional barbecue at the ‘Mercado del Puerto’ (includes non-alcoholic beverages). Departures subject to a minimum of 8 passengers.
Departure at 09:00am approximately.
Full Day City Tour Colonia del Sacramento
A three hour visit to the most attractive places of our city. You will visit the ‘Ciudad Vieja’ (Old City), with its rich architecture, the ‘Mercado del Puerto’, the Microcenter, ‘Plaza Independencia’, ‘Palacio Legislativo’, the romantic neighborhood known as ‘El Prado’, the ‘Cerro de Montevideo’, its green parks with beautiful monuments, the elegant residential neighborhoods of Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos through the exceptional “Rambla” which accompanies a panoramic chain of beautiful beaches.
Duration: 9 hours.
Lunch at a traditional barbecue at the ‘Mercado del Puerto’ (includes non-alcoholic beverages). Departures subject to a minimum of 8 passengers.
Departure at 09:00am approximately.
Punta del Este City Tour
A beautiful day tour visiting one of the four most important beach resorts of the world. A complete tour through Punta del Este, visiting Casapueblo, the famous sculpture house of the Uruguayan artist, Carlos Paez Vilaro, the residential neighborhoods of Beverly Hills, San Rafael, Cantegril, Golf, the curious wavy bridge of "La Barra" of Maldonado, a picturesque trendy area and the Brava and Mansa beaches, visiting also the downtown of the Peninsula with free time to walk through Gorlero, its main avenue.
Duration: 4 hours approximately.
Daily departures with no minimum number of passengers.
Departure at 3:00pm approximately.
Spring in Bariloche
A few hours from Montevideo is Bariloche; it is the most visited destination in Patagonia and one of the 5 most visited destinations in Argentina.
Bariloche is the ideal combination of adventure, nature, rest, snow, spring and sun, in a paradise full of experiences. A unique trip, full of places that invite you to discover, to explore ... And to return again and again. Do not miss it!
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Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, is one of the most important cities in Latin America. Just 50 minutes by plane from Montevideo, it is a must destination for anyone visiting the South of the continent.
The city concentrates in its different neighborhoods the most diverse attractions: San Telmo, Monserrat, La Boca with its famous Caminito street and its multicolored architecture; the residential neighborhoods of Palermo and Recoleta, with wide green spaces. And the recent neighborhood of Puerto Madero with its old remodeled port warehouses, entertainment venues and elegant restaurants overlooking the river.
The tango is one of its famous attractions at an international level. The city has numerous ‘milongas’ and ‘tanguerías’ where you can enjoy an excellent show or take some dance lessons to learn one of the most sensual dances in the world.
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Calafate: Land of glaciars
Located on the southern shore of the Argentinian Lake, it is one of the most important tourist centers of the province of Santa Cruz.
It is a picturesque tourist village, a heaven of peace and vegetation that marvels the traveler, accustomed to the aridity of the Patagonian meseta. Only 78 km away, you can visit the Glaciers National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier, the most famous attraction.
In addition to the continental ice sheet and its various glaciers, you can enjoy adventure activities such as trekking, horseback riding and climbing in the vicinity of El Calafate and Mount Fitz Roy in the city of El Chaltén.
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Cordoba, roads with history
This great city, the second most important city after Buenos Aires; in spite of being a very modern city, it still preserves numerous buildings of the colonial time. Córdoba offers the tourist multiple activities: visit its interesting cultural heritage, enjoy the river and be part of the intense life of the city, touring its shopping malls, ending the day in any of its many restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs.
The main attractions of the city are historic. Its famous and antique university, the Cabildo, the Monserrat School, its temples and colonial mansions, constitute its historical-cultural patrimony, located amid wide avenues and beautiful parks. The city of Cordoba is a starting point to visit other nearby towns of great attractiveness: such as the numerous villages of the mountainous area, located on lakes and dams and framed by incredible natural scenery.
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Iguazu: Waterfalls, jungle and mission
It is visited annually by millions of people from all over the world who seek to enjoy the biggest water and jungle show that exist on earth: the Waterfalls. This natural setting, is the most fascinating of America and shared between Argentina and Brazil, is formed by 275 jumps framed in about two hundred thousand hectares of natural park, declared Natural Patrimony of the Humanity by the UNESCO. Puerto Iguazu forms a natural balcony overlooking Brazil over the lower Iguazu River and Paraguay through Alto Paraná. Where the 3 borders converge one can observe the majestic encounter of the almost transparent Iguazu River with the reddish and turbulent Parana River.
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Mendoza: Vineyards and adventure
Capital of the province and the largest city in the west of Argentina, it is the gateway of tourism to the Andes Mountains and the most important wine region in the country, producing fine wines worldwide.
The city stands out for its wide streets and avenues bordered by leafy groves and streams, and well-kept squares, among them ‘Plaza Independencia’ and where the city was rebuilt. Mendoza offers various forms of recreation: museums, art galleries, casinos, cinemas and theaters and numerous boutiques and shops.
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Ushuaia, the end of the world
Capital of the Province of ‘Tierra del Fuego’ and the southernmost city in the world, a deep water natural harbor closer to Antarctica and the country's most modern airport.
Ushuaia is the combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, forests and snow. It offers a unique landscape in Argentina in both summer and winter. Winter is ideal for skiing and other snow sports; in summer, you can enjoy other tourist attractions such as Tierra del Fuego National Park, Fagnano and Roca lakes and the Fuegian canals.
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Buzios
Buzios is a small paradise with 17 beaches and some of the most charming restaurants in Brazil, bars and nightclubs.
Buzios is one of those places on the extensive coastline of Brazil that have received a special gift from nature: it is a natural paradise. Always keeping its style, tourists can get all the fashion in stores along the main avenue, Rua das Pedras: this is evidenced in its beaches, lagoons, dunes, its blue sky and its people, proud of its eternal suntan.
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Natal
Almost in the northeastern tip of Brazil is Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte which is characterized by being a clean and bright city that has grown as the entry point for tourism on the coast. When traveling to Natal you can see how the sun shines strongly every day of the year, which is why it is also known as "The City of the Sun".
The main attractions are its beaches, which are surrounded by huge dunes, buggy rides and nightlife.
The most popular beaches are those in the Ponta Negra neighborhood located in the south, 12 kilometers from downtown. This is also where the most important night activities take place.
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Recife
Recife is one of the most exciting cities in the Brazilian northeast; it has a wide range of recreational and cultural activities. Traveling to Recife is an experience that combines nature, with all the services of a modern metropolis and the charm of its colonial remnant.
Tourism in Recife offers activities 24 hours a day. During the day, you can enjoy the beautiful beaches located south of the metropolis, and snorkel in the clear waters to discover the colorful coral reefs. At night, you can visit its bars and night clubs, the intense nightlife of Recife congregates tourists and locals. If you travel on special dates, you will witness the famous parties in Recife. New Year's Eve, celebrated on the beautiful beach of Boa Viagem, carnival celebrations and the Festa Junina, are cultural events that are worth knowing.
Recife has excellent accommodation services. You will find deals of hotels, inns and apart-hotels of all categories that meet any demand. They offer complete facilities, which include areas for sports, spas, gardens and swimming pools. The infrastructure dedicated to tourism is highly developed, so to the beautiful natural environment, you must add the amount of services provided to make the stay of its visitors more comfortable and entertaining. Learn about services and the main tourist attractions in this guide of Recife.
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is located on the Atlantic coast of the Southeast region of Brazil. It has a privileged geographical position, with wide beaches and impressive mountains that make the city a spectacular stage. Known as the “ciudad maravillosa” (wonderful city) Rio de Janeiro is a perfect combination of pleasant weather, beautiful views, loving people, music and happiness.
The marvels of Rio can be admired from the top of the ‘Pan de Azucar’, impressive hill by its height, which guards the Guanabara Bay.
The natural beauties of Rio de Janeiro include the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban jungle in the world, located in the heart of the metropolis and which is also a natural lung of the city, a place of escape for many citizens who take advantage of the many ecological activities that it offers during the weekends. An infinity of parks and gardens among which you will find the Botanical Garden; the Guanabara Bay and the island of Paquetá.
Long and beautiful beaches, a total of 90 km, are a great attraction of the city and the usual scenario of the daily life of the cariocas. The sidewalks that border the beaches are enjoyed by cyclists, skaters, walkers or runners, since they are perfectly conditioned for these practices.
Rio de Janeiro is a city of great contrasts, due to its natural location, with its historic buildings, churches and monuments, along with its modern buildings.
The nightlife in the city is extraordinary. In the neighborhoods of Lapa and Santa Teresa we can find local bars located in old and conditioned houses and relish the rhythms of bossa nova and samba that the orchestras offer the visitors. Other more sophisticated places, such as discos and nightclubs, are in the areas of Ipanema, Leblon, Gavéa and Barra da Tijuca.
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Salvador de Bahia
Salvador de Bahia is the capital of the state of Bahia and one of the main cities of Brazil. It is one of the main cultural centers of Brazil, so traveling to Salvador de Bahia is a must because of its unique cultural diversity that is expressed in the mixture of Amerindian, European and African traditions, which are reflected in its gastronomy, folklore and artisan production.
The main attraction that Salvador de Bahia has to offer tourists is the old town, known as Pelourinho, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in addition to being the largest set of colonial buildings in Latin America, consisting of more than a thousand mansions, houses, palaces, convents and churches, in the baroque style of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Another of the attractions of Salvador de Bahia is its circuit of churches, with more than 350 buildings, constructed in varied styles. In addition, the city is surrounded by beaches, where you can rest, practice water sports, outdoor exercise, dance, taste gastronomic delights, good drinks or just socialize. The Carnival of Bahia, one of the most important in Brazil, is a must-see.
Crystalline beaches, valuable historical vestiges and a fascinating network of diverse cultures serve as the setting for the huge list of tourist attractions to see in Salvador de Bahia. The coasts and downtown surprise tourists at every turn, immersing them in a melting pot of colorful traditions and almost pictorial landscapes, which make this city one of the most famous and captivating tourist destinations in Brazil
The hybridization between cultures of European, Amerindian and African origin is expressed in the singular Bahian gastronomy, the eclectic architecture, the religious syncretism and the magnificent crafts that are found in all corners of the city. To this, it is added the great urban infrastructure proper to its condition as the third Brazilian city in population.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
To the East of Uruguay, in the Department of Maldonado and to few kilometers of everything,
Punta del Este
To the northeast, its zone of influence extends towards the spas that are between La Barra and Jose Ignacio; And to Punta Ballena, Solanas and Portezuelo.
Its beaches are divided into «la Mansa» on the west side, and «la Brava» on the east side.
Punta del Este is a garden city, with a shopping center of important tourism development in its peninsula and a vast residential area divided into neighborhoods where you can appreciate exceptional mansions of the most diverse architectural style.
Conrad Convention Center
The Conrad Hotel Convention Center is located in the heart of Punta del Este, only 20 minutes from Punta del Este Airport and 90 minutes from Carrasco International Airport.
Business Hours
The shops usually open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. And on Saturdays,
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In shopping malls as malls, the hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Every day, including the
Saturdays and Sundays.
Currencies and forms of payment
The Uruguayan peso is the currency of legal tender used for all types of commercial transactions.
The US dollar is generally accepted in stores, supermarkets and restaurants.
In turn, there are many exchange houses throughout the country with similar quotes.
In commercial transactions that are paid through credit or debit cards, it is discounted up to
9% of the value added tax (VAT).
In the commercial centers of the different cities it is easy to find ATMs belonging to
Redbanc, Cirrus, Link, BanRed and the network of the official bank RedBrou.
The most commonly accepted credit cards are VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard. If you lose your credit card in Uruguay, you should contact:
Visa (410) 5810120
Master Card (598 2) 902 6800
Diners (598 2) 917 0960
Weather
The climate in Uruguay shows important differences between one season and another, being very warm during the Summer and very cold during the winter.
Spring is one of the most recommended stations to enjoy both Punta Del Este and Montevideo, which in its most emblematic walks from the evenings on the promenade to the nights in the Old Town becomes an attractive cap.
During this season the climate is very pleasant and its temperature varies between 16ºC and 23ºC.
