Planning first trip to Uruguay. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Uruguay — planning trip, need advice
Started by LondonPunter · 6 Mar 2026 · 41 views
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:22
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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11 Mar 2026 at 03:43
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 06:34
Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:26
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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13 Mar 2026 at 06:06
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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15 Mar 2026 at 00:41
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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16 Mar 2026 at 06:55
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:15
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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18 Mar 2026 at 06:43
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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20 Mar 2026 at 04:56
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:27
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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22 Mar 2026 at 09:37
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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22 Mar 2026 at 22:14
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $89/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $89/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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24 Mar 2026 at 13:02
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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24 Mar 2026 at 15:47
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $72/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $72/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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