Originally Posted by tfjim
Call me crazy, but I like Montevideo. First, it has a faded glory atmosphere about it that I find interesting. Second, you absolutely have to do lunch at the customs house at the old port. Incredible parilla, in my opinion, better than what I had in all of Argentina. Third, wait until you taste the ice cream in this city. BsAs has its share of very good ice cream outlets, but Montevideo is the ne plus ultra. Incredible. Last, there are a number of excellent restaurants in the city.
I was in Punta during the high season last January for a weekend. Very crazy then. Although crowded, we're not talking the Hamptons here. I'd recommend it for the people watching and a bit of beach fun.
Not to start a food fight, and yes, I will agree with you that Montevideo does have a lot of good things and nice places to see.... but, Im trying to think really hard about what places you had your meals here in Buenos Aires if you think that 'parrilas' are better in Montevideo. The same goes for your ice-cream comment...
Im not saying its not possible to eat good meat in Uruguay, but your average meat in Montevideo or even Punta del Este is not the best that is produced in Uruguay because they tend to export just about 100% of their prime beef (unlike Argentina).
In any event, to each his own. I think its important that visitors take time to see both Buenos Aires and Montevideo, and as I always say, its not only important that you come down here, but its even more important that you return to visit us sometime soon.