South America - Montevideo

Hey there fellow fter's. I'm not sure this is the right place to talk about this but here I go...:)

In a couple weeks I'll be flying to Montevideo as a small business trip, but I will have three free days to hang out over there, if I can get any tips on nice but not overly expensive restaurants and even points to visit on the town.

Thanks in advance

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Obscure2k
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I really liked La Spaghetteria 23, but it is near the Sheraton and the attached mall. I'm guessing you'll be staying downtown.

The New York Times travel section had a recent feature on Montevideo:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/travel/25hours.html

(Note: One of the department heads at my company is from Uruguay - I showed him the article and he pronounced it "pretty good") :)

Montevideo is a little dated and older (but not is a nice way); The areas around Sheraton and the beach is modern but not spectacular; The downtown is old, run down and even though it has some nice restaurants, that is about it.

I would recommend taking a flight to Buenos Aires and spending your 3 days there.
You can go via boat, bus/boat combo or flight.

I know Buenos Aires pretty well, I wore out the whole South America but Uruguay, I believe I will go to Punta Del Este with a couple co-workers, what do you guys have to say about that?

Montevideo is a little dated and older (but not is a nice way); The areas around Sheraton and the beach is modern but not spectacular; The downtown is old, run down and even though it has some nice restaurants, that is about it.

I would recommend taking a flight to Buenos Aires and spending your 3 days there.
You can go via boat, bus/boat combo or flight.

Montevideo is not as bad as you make it out to be. I always recommend tourists to Buenos Aires to go spend a couple of days there.....it's a good place to walk about in and not as daunting as BA can sometimes be to the first time visitor.

I know Buenos Aires pretty well, I wore out the whole South America but Uruguay, I believe I will go to Punta Del Este with a couple co-workers, what do you guys have to say about that?

Punta del Este is a very nice Brazilian resort, in that more than half the people there are Brazilian. I like it very much and the people watching at year end is sure to be entertaining.

BTW, I quite like Montevideo also. Those who do not usually are wanting lots more action and good nightlife. Montevideo is reminiscent of an older age, somewhat akin to Biarritz IMHO.

I believe I will go to Punta Del Este with a couple co-workers, what do you guys have to say about that?

If you like posing then you'll fit in well.

Punta del Este is a very nice Brazilian resort, in that more than half the people there are Brazilian. I like it very much and the people watching at year end is sure to be entertaining.


Actually about 30% this year if reports are correct - the bulk are Argentines (on all Uruguayan beaches in season). If in Punta - get a car and spend your time in La Barra and Jose Igancia. Make reservations for lunch at La Huella and for Dinner ate Marismo. If in MVD - I like the Torres Garcia Museum (and El Palenque Restaurant in the Puerto) - you can also go to Cafe Mysterio is also a safe bet.

Here's a thread I started a couple years ago after a great stay in Montevideo...

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/south-america/684439-10-days-montevideo-uruguay-surprisingly-pleasant-stay.html



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Here's a thread I started a couple years ago after a great stay in Montevideo...

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/south-america/684439-10-days-montevideo-uruguay-surprisingly-pleasant-stay.html



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Thanks for all the replys, it helped me killing time over there. at the end of the day, the company is paying me to travel anyway.

I ate at a restaurant called Francis. It was excellent.