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  1. paulycushen avatar

    Uruguay beach towns on a backpackers budget?

    by paulycushen 27 August 2011

    In October 2011, I will be travelling around SA for 5 months with friends. in late January we will be joined by more friends for 3 weeks,…

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    RE: Getting from BA airport to La Paloma

    by oneexpat 13 August 2011

    Thanks for the great info...two last questions (I promise): 1. How long is the bus trip from Montevideo airport (MVD) to La Paloma? 2.…

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    Getting from BA airport to La Paloma

    by oneexpat 03 August 2011

    I plan on arriving at BA airport at 8:00am on a Saturday and want to head off immediately to La Paloma, Uruguay. I assume from my current…

  4. wldeaton avatar

    RE: Uruguay itinerary for 5 days - mid-range budget

    by wldeaton 24 December 2010

    I just got back about two weeks ago from a trip about the same size as yours. Here are a few thoughts: 1. Renting is the way to go,…

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    RE: Uruguay Trip Report

    by wldeaton 23 December 2010

    Uruguay Travelogue, Day 3 Saturday, December 4, 2010: 7:30 p.m., La Paloma. A long but enjoyable day. We ate a nice buffet breakfast…

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    Re: Need help planning 2-1/2 Month Trip

    by ozinuru 15 October 2010

    From Buenos Aires you could take the Buquebus to Colonia, spend the day there looking around the old city, and head on to Montevideo for…

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    Re: Beaches Argentina / Uruguay

    by ultramar 13 October 2010

    Hello! Pros: La paloma: bigger and charming. Good for surfing. Punta del diablo: amaizing BOEHMIAN place. El diablo tranquilo hostel…

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    RE: Beaches Argentina / Uruguay

    by hboj 09 October 2010

    Thanks for your replies.... It sounds like La Paloma or Punta del diablo are good options, but both seem quite different. Ozinuru - I…

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    Re: Beaches Argentina / Uruguay

    by ozinuru 06 October 2010

    Hi hboj! La Paloma & Punta del Diablo are great spots with beautiful beaches in Uruguay. January is the busiest month of the year, howev…

  10. bairestraveler avatar

    Re: a mas o menos quiet beach in Janaury

    by bairestraveler 04 October 2010

    Punta de Diablo is without doubt one of the most beautiful beaches of Uruguay! This town is a journey to the sea. There are no phones,…

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    Re: short stay in uruguay

    by ozinuru 06 September 2010

    If you are looking for the best beaches in Uruguay, you would be best off going to Rocha - either Punta del Diablo or La Paloma. La Paloma…

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    Re: Montevideo and ?????

    by ozinuru 29 August 2010

    Renting a car is easy, and the roads are fairly easy to get around, providing you have a good map. To give you an idea of distance, Colonia…

  13. viviuruguay avatar

    Re: Hostels in Punta del Este and Montevideo

    by viviuruguay 05 March 2009

    I agree as antertior friend, if you're looking for beautiful beaches you should visit La Paloma, La Pedrera, Punta del Diablo, Cabo Polonio,…

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    Hotels in La Paloma & Punta del Diablo

    by starla19 10 January 2008

    Hi-- Does anyone have suggestions for a *nice* place to stay in either La Paloma or Punta del Diablo that has a pool? (My bf is picky.)…

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