Introducing Piriápolis
In the 1930s entrepreneur Francisco Piria built the landmark Hotel Argentino and an eccentric residence known as ‘Piria’s castle, ’ and ferried tourists directly from Argentina. Nowadays it’s a budget alternative to beach resorts further west, mostly attracting families from Montevideo on short breaks.
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The problem with this town is obvious – a four lane highway separates it from the beach. Still, if you don’t mind doing the chicken run a couple of times a day, the water’s clean and there are plenty of places to lay your towel.
The tourist office (22560; Rambla de los Argentinos 1348) has maps, brochures and current hotel prices. There’s another office in the bus terminal.
There’s an ATM at the corner of Piria and Buenos Aires. You can change cash, but not traveler’s checks, at Hotel Argentino.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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