Uruguay nightlife guide for beginners

Planning my first trip to Uruguay. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.

My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Colombia?
5. Any apps to use before arriving?

Coming from the US with experience in Europe but first time in Uruguay.

Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!

First time was good but could have been better. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.

Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Did you use an agency or find girls at online?

This matches my experience. Uruguay is worth the trip.

Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.

What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.

Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.

Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Quick question — how was the wifi?