Originally Posted by
malagajohn
What sort of hotels are you looking for ? Budget ?
2 days MVD . 4 days BUE , 2 days IGR would be a nice trip.
Add a day in Colonia if you wish but I would overnight to avoid hassles and that would also solve the problem where do I leave my bags? When we do a Uruguay trip we try and overnight in Colonia on the way back as the city has a nice vibe in the evening and is quite ttranquil.
MVD-BUE ferry is 2hrs 15mins / 2hrs 30 mins - COL - BUE ferry is an hour.- MVD has 2 frequencies per day , Colonia has 4-6 depending on the month , sometimes as much as 7/8 in January -February.
Where would you suggest for Colonia lodging? I've never spent the night (and haven't been in many years) but the idea of going over mid-day, spending the night, and coming back in the AM sounds appealing. Also, have you taken Colonia Express? I have not, but it is a relatively short walk from my place, and I expect the return is more pleasant than arriving at the Buquebus terminal, looking for a taxi.