Punta del Este Forum

When to go to Punta del Este? - Punta del Este travel question

Posted by reeses03

I'm looking at going to Punta del Este in March 2012. I would love to be there not at the peak when it's crazy buzy in January, but also not a ghost town with everything closed. Is March a good time?

Arriving in Brazil, Leaving from Argentina.

Posted by wakingdream

... BA if you have the time try a cheap flight to northern Patagonia? That would be excellent. If not, BA into Uruguay onto Montevideo and Punta Del Este ( pretty touristy but maybe you don't mind) Then up the coast back to SP Uruguay, from what I know, ...

Uruguay+Brazil+Argentina in 2 weeks

Posted by kathryn77

... a visa to go to the Argentinian side, so we need a visa to travel in Brazil?) Once in Montevideo, rent a car and go to Punta Del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, spend 4 or 5 days traveling around southern Uruguay (is there anything specific we need to do ...

Uruguay+Brazil+Argentina in 2 weeks

Posted by starlagurl

... Yes you can, just do a search on Expedia, it will cost around $300. Once in Montevideo, rent a car and go to Punta Del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, spend 4 or 5 days traveling around southern Uruguay (is there anything specific we need ...

Uruguay+Brazil+Argentina in 2 weeks

Posted by kmm514

... Aires or to fly to Montevideo (can we fly from the falls straight to Montevideo?) Once in Montevideo, rent a car and go to Punta Del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, spend 4 or 5 days traveling around southern Uruguay (is there anything specific we need ...

Beaches Argentina / Uruguay

Posted by boj

... In early January will not find any quiet beach, because it is full holiday season and everyone travels to the beach. Punta del Este and Punta del Diablo Uruguay's beaches are not in Argentina. I do not recommend anything at all go to Mar del Plata and ...

Beaches Argentina / Uruguay

Posted by maratial

... In early January will not find any quiet beach, because it is full holiday season and everyone travels to the beach. Punta del Este and Punta del Diablo Uruguay's beaches are not in Argentina. I do not recommend anything at all go to Mar del Plata and ...

CAR RENTAL IN BRAZIL??

Posted by starlagurl

... a little when they see a highway patrol car! The main highway is the one that goes from Montevideo to Punta Del Este (main tourist city of Uruguay), it is double lane from both sides. However this is strange since most of the highways are single lane ...

Argentina Planning - November 2009

Posted by ellenmilton

... Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can't decide between Bariloche or Calafate *My husband has seen Iguazu already... 4 days Uruguay Punta del Este for beach Also, what do you recommend to travel between BA-Mendoza Mendoze-Patagonia Patagonia- Urug Uruguay- BA ...

Argentina Planning - November 2009

Posted by monar

... Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can't decide between Bariloche or Calafate *My husband has seen Iguazu already... 4 days Uruguay Punta del Este for beach Also, what do you recommend to travel between BA-Mendoza Mendoze-Patagonia Patagonia- Urug Uruguay- BA ...

Itinerary Help PLEASE

Posted by mmbcross

... is equivalent to June in the northern hemisphere, a touch early for a beach holiday, though perfect for the rest of the country. Punta del Este is great in season, which starts in December, but out of season it's as dead as a Dodo. Personally I ...

Itinerary Help PLEASE

Posted by monar

... Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can't decide between Bariloche or Calafate *My husband has seen Iguazu already... 4 days Uruguay Punta del Este for beach Also, what do you recommend to travel between BA-Mendoza Mendoze-Patagonia Patagonia- Urug Uruguay- BA ...

Arriving in Brazil, Leaving from Argentina.

Posted by mmbcross

... a look around Colonia, which is a quaint colonial town, then bus to Montevideo. Frankly one day should be enough, then bus to Punta del Este if you have time. The summer season should just be starting so there should be lots to do. It's South America&# ...

Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)

Posted by coy

... ? PARAGUAY IS A LITTLE BIT OUT OF YOUR ROAD MAP. I DO NTO CARE FOR PARAGUAY MY SELF. ON THE OTHER HAND MONTEVIDEO AND PUNTA DEL ESTE IN URUGUAY ARE VERY NICE AND YOU CAN GO FROM BUENOS AIRES BY BOAT IN A COUPLE OF HOURS. * Brazil: It's huge! ...

Punte del Este Travel- please help

Posted by mmbcross

... say it, but the beach will still be a little chilly in November. The beach season in Argentina and Uruguay starts mid-December. Check the regularly. Punta del Este is Maldonado. The itinerary looks fine. I would try to spend a night on the pampas at ...