A sandwich you’ll love
No, we are not talking about grilled chicken or bacon and cheese toasted to just the right crisp but of a vibrant eclectic land sandwiched between her gigantic neighbors Brazil and Argentina. We are talking of Uruguay, slowly drawing the limelight. Having seized her independence from Brazil and recognized as an independent country in the year 1828, Uruguay, with her capital Montevideo has held her own to emerge as a global city ranking 8th in Latin America and 84th in the world. Progressive, stable, safe; cultured, sophisticated, Montevideo will win you over; over and over again.
Uruguay is the “river the Uru birds come from”. But that’s not the only reason you want to head to Montevideo. A city of contrasts, Montevideo remains the cauldron in which Latin American influences mingle with European attributes to create a unique flavor that is only truly Montevideo. So, while heading to party hard in Pocitos beach barrio, you could suddenly be caught in a cow and gaucho traffic jam. But it won’t matter because the city’s verdant byways, art deco buildings, old port market, waterfront promenade, carousing carnivals and horse riding under her starry skies will make you say “Ummmm”. Are you ready to take a bite? We assure you - this sandwich is special.
Buses are available in plenty and are very cheap and the most effective way of getting around in Montevideo. Taxis are also available, however, they are known to be expensive. Car rentals can also be done cheaply if away from the airport and ferry terminals, where the charges are higher for rentals than anywhere else in the city.
Cleanliness - Moderate, Efficiency - High
Transportation in Montevideo is not an issue. There are several taxi services in Montevideo, which will help you to commute through the town.
The rate from the airport to downtown is around UYU 800-950. The airport taxi to the center costs UYU1500.
Any bus from the airport marked 'Montevideo' will reach Tres Cruces (the main bus terminal) in about half an hour and cost 56 pesos. A ride from the terminal to the historic (old) city center is 148 pesos ($7.50). A city bus costs just 11 pesos ($0.55).
The transportation department of Montevideo has developed a common card system, the STM, to facilitate the users of the public transport system. The STM cards facilitate multiple 1-2-hour journeys at cheaper than normal rates.
The minimum amount for the common STM recharge is $ 100 and the maximum possible is $ 4,000. In case the amount in the card finishes during the travel itself, then the remaining payment can be made by cash.
There are also different types of STM cards available like STM for students, STM for retired people, STM for common people, etc, each of which may be used suiting your requirement. Please refer to http://montevideo.gub.uy/transito-y-transporte/tarjetas-stm-0.
The users of the common or retired STM cards can make trips in the urban buses making the payment later through the automatic debit or credit card system. All types of trips, with the exception of the 'common' trip (from a single section of origin to the destination, and without the use of an STM card), can be paid with electronic money loaded on the STM cards. Information regarding different types of trips can be found at http://montevideo.gub.uy/areas-tematicas/sistema-de-transporte-metropolitano/tipos-de-viaje
The tariff rates can be found at http://montevideo.gub.uy/areas-tematicas/sistema-de-transporte-metropolitano/tarifas-del-transporte-colectivo-urbano
Suggest an Edit - Share your experience| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Water Bottle | UYU 41.00 |
| Cup of Coffee | UYU 90.00 |
| Milk Carton Pack | UYU 27.00 |
| Rice/Kg | UYU 42.00 |
| White Bread | UYU 74.00 |
| Eggs (12) | UYU 80.00 |
| Combo Meal | UYU 255.00 |
| Fine Dining | UYU 1200.00 |
| Bottle of Coke or Pepsi | UYU 44.00 |
| Domestic Beer | UYU 95.00 |
| Imported Beer | UYU 90.00 |
| Bottle of Wine | UYU 200.00 |
| Cigarettes (20 Pack) | UYU 135.00 |
| Taxi ( 1 km ) | UYU 24.00 |
| Ticket in local transport (Single way). | UYU 36.00 |
| Rent ( One Bed Room) | UYU 17000.00 |
Montevideo’s nightlife follows the traditions of Argentina and Brazil so it’s important to know the correct timing of the pubs and clubs. On weekends, most will be in full swing between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. and the dance floor will be full after 3 a.m. There are a number of clubs between the areas of Cordon and Parque Rodo. Music varies right from Rock n Roll to Uruguayan pop. If you are hungry, there is tapas or empanadas and a good traditional drink to add to the fun is Uvita. Don’t forget Uruguay’s famous Tannat and craft beer. While at El Milongon you get to have dinner and watch international shows, the music bar Hendrix is popular with music lovers.
Take a leisurely walk along the La Rambla.
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Carrasco International Airport - MVD
Start Tariff: UYU 42.00
1 Km. Tariff: UYU 24.00
1 Hour Waiting Tariff: UYU 366.00
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