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Old Dec 23, 2010, 7:06 pm
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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.

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Old Dec 23, 2010, 9:47 pm
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Please follow this thread in the FT South America Forum.
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Old Dec 24, 2010, 6:27 pm
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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.
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Old Dec 25, 2010, 9:39 am
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The New York Times travel section had a recent feature on Montevideo:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/10/25...l/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")
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Old Dec 25, 2010, 3:46 pm
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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.
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Old Dec 26, 2010, 3:55 pm
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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?
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Old Dec 27, 2010, 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by keisari
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.
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Old Dec 27, 2010, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by cmte_valle
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.
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Old Dec 27, 2010, 12:59 pm
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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.
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Old Dec 27, 2010, 3:54 pm
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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.
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Old Jan 30, 2011, 2:29 pm
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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...sant-stay.html



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Old Jan 31, 2011, 6:13 am
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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...sant-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.
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Old Jan 31, 2011, 7:39 am
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I ate at a restaurant called Francis. It was excellent.
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