General Info

[Dickhead]

These cities' costs of living are pretty comparable but Montevideo is maybe 10-15% higher overall. Why? My opinion is that it has to do with a greater degree of socialism, and thus higher taxes, in Uruguay. I believe Uruguay has a flat VAT of 21% on everything whereas Argentina has three tiers: 10.5% on basic necessities, 16% on some other stuff, and 21% on luxury/discretionary goods. Uruguay has a long and noble history of taking care of its poor, whereas Argentina has gone back and forth from socialism to capitalism. Uruguay has the highest literacy rate and longest life expectancy of any Latin American country.

Argentina has a more diversified economy. Pricing tends to be more transparent in Uruguay, less hidden bullshit. There is a law (don't know if it applies to the whole country or just MDE) that all restaurants must post menus with prices prominently in the window.

Chica pricing, IME, depends on your experience, language skills, and willingness to negotiate. BA has way, way more hookers and the scene is way more obvious, so that would argue that prices should be lower. However, they don't seem to be.

Rents, especially short-term, are somewhat lower in MDE now. BA is experiencing both a real estate boom and a tourism boom. BA has a superior public transportation system, but driving yourself is more feasible in MDE (less traffic, but watch out for the horses; you cannot legally ride a horse in BA city but they are still common in MDE).

MDE is much quieter and sort of boring, really. Maybe a better place to raise a family but BA is far better for mongering. The women are better looking in BA. Lots of fatties in MDE. Fruits and vegetables are better and cheaper in MDE. The restaurant food has less variety in MDE, really quite unimpressive IMO.

MDE gets the edge for climate as rainfall is more evenly distributed and the temperature cools off at night more so than in BA, during the hottest months. Daytime highs are similar but MDE is (slightly) less humid.

Uruguay as a country is more interesting than MDE as a city. I think half the population of Uruguay lives in MDE and the rest is pretty empty. BA is a major international city and MDE is full of hicks.

[Sidney]

Apt. rentals, food, restaurants, public transport, taxis, chicas, etc.

[Art Fartzalot]

if you don't meet some gals @ the Conrad maybe you drive and head South a bit to Maldonado to La Casa de Nana in the city of Maldonado approx 15 minute drive from Conrad

located Simon del Pino y Av Aigua , opens approx 8 - 9 pm, gals who work there tells me closes 4 - 5 am, and on street behind also another place think that street is Soriano but wouldn't swear toit, I found the chicas @ Nana's better though one who wasn't @ 10 in appearance maybe a 5 did get me off nicely.

A bit tricky to find for me the first time I went while it was raining, keep your eyes open in this particular neighborhood, have been a couple times and no one messed with me/us but if someone overly buzzed and not paying attention , careless potentially might have problem, its not like being on Golero in PDE with a buzz , put it that way.

I know someone in Punta who has past ties to the Conrad and will be seeing him Aug 25thish when I come back and can ask him.

If your going to be there b4 Sept 10, PM me and we can meet up @ Conrad or elsewhere.

Take care,

Art

I am travelling to Uruguay in Mid September, prior to this I will be spending some time in BA & Cordoba and know the scene in both areas pretty well after 5 or six visits over the last two years. For four nights I will be staying in the Four Seasons resort in Carmelo. Does anyone know if this hotel is Chica friendly or more importantly what is the availibility of girls to your room. I will also be spending two nights in Punta Del Este at the Conrad Resort. Again does anyone have any knowledge about the availibility of girls in Punta Del Este and the Conrad Resort. I would appreciate any advice, help or hints anyone can make. Apart from the obvious. STAY IN BA!

[Local Lad878]

I am travelling to Uruguay in Mid September, prior to this I will be spending some time in BA & Cordoba and know the scene in both areas pretty well after 5 or six visits over the last two years. For four nights I will be staying in the Four Seasons resort in Carmelo. Does anyone know if this hotel is Chica friendly or more importantly what is the availibility of girls to your room. I will also be spending two nights in Punta Del Este at the Conrad Resort. Again does anyone have any knowledge about the availibility of girls in Punta Del Este and the Conrad Resort. I would appreciate any advice, help or hints anyone can make. Apart from the obvious. STAY IN BA!

[Johan007]

Nibu,others,

I've done some research on Uruguay and it is NOT what I'd expected to be.
If youw ant cheap xxx,great varity of girls do NOT go to Uru.
!!!!!!!!!
Many "richer"Argentines and Urug. go there. So that is BAD for prices:-(

Prices are higher then in Brasil. Besides that...flying form Europe it means 15-18 hours in a plane:-(

If going NOT to Brasil I am still doubting between Ecuador and Argentina (BA Area).
Besides that Salvador,Recife and even Porto Seguro (all in Brasil)seem better places to be then in Punta del este..!!

Just my 2 cents.

Johan.

[Nibu Raphael]

Sorry for another Quick post Havanaman No Do Not Go To Uruguay Buses and boats almost equal US Prices. Johan yes I saw A small black population in Uruguay. You would figure Black Sex workers like Busty Black Mamas in Lima Massage Prlors or Arequipa Ave. in Lima But nothing Yeh One Tall Ugly looking Black TV On Artigas like 7 blocks before Rodo Park Even The TVS Seemed harmless in Uruguay. Shit I get Back to Lima I will tell my Urugasih Buddy Who does Tattos at Celta Tatoos on Jiron De La Union in Centro Lima,,,,, Giovanni you are my buddy and Uruguay are nice people but the country is boring and the girls DAMN UGLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY:::::::::::::::::: To Johan Too Stay Out Of Uruguay your choice of Brazil Hell Yeh. Twice now in my life I have fucked a Garota A White one and skinny black one last year with nice 36 BB Or DD Titties. See my Old Pucallpa report on that and that Black Peru Brazilan girl was an Amatuer Fucked her without a condom but Got Tested NO SIDA Here URRGGHHHHHH.... Johan feel free to make a post now on your thoughts on all I said on boring Country of over 3 million people Uruguay Hey At Least Customs rules in Uruguay they are Saints not like the Dicks in ParaGAY,,,,,,,,,,,,, Yeh Yeh Talking too much Ok Rocking in Ba,Argentina,,,,,,,,, NIBU R.......

[Nibu Raphael]

Hey Hobby fan Again describe me State Of siege. JW Heard also action in Montevideo in the bayside section of Pocitos, But Who cares now,,, Doubt I will ever come back to boring Uruguay...

[Nibu Raphael]

Hobby fan copy me Stae of Siege if you can my e mail is ctw30@hotmail.com or wipy1999@yahoo.com It is more or less based on the Tumparamo Guerillas that assinate A Cia Agent that then led to a military DictatorSHIT In Uruguay......

[Nibu Raphael]

Thanks LA Larry for your post in Montevideo. I think my bus will cost 25 bucks to BA Oh well at least it was fun to know Uruguay. I hope to meet you in BA or at least post Great info for me in BA,,,,, Later NIbu........

[Nibu Raphael]

The exchange rate is 26 pesos now. I think before Uruguays mini crisis it was 11 or unlucky 13. The buses to go to BA or other parts of Uruguay are expesive almost like Us Prices........PS but The Buses are Great way better then Greyhound and very European type buses.....

[Nibu Raphael]

Johan why not shoot for april When I am there. Hobby fan you think by april it will be 34 pesos??? Johan will your German friend come with you??'

[Nibu Raphael]

OW Johan I am shooting for Uruguay in may or april at the earliest. Yes I heard that Uruguay has a large small black minority if you know what I mean. Right now Uruguay is also in crisis like Argentina. I think like the dollar to the Uruguayan currency is like 26 before 13 if you know what I mean. I think the currency is called pesos too. Oh yeh Johan expect in Uruguay and Argentina more of a rock culture much less of that SAlsa crap probably you will only here that SHIT on weekends at Discotecas. When will you come back and Viswit Peru Johan? Machu Picchu is still waiting for you and so am I? I think in less then two weeks I shall be in Paraguay and Foz Brazil.......

[Johan007]

Nibu,others...

Is it true that Uruguay has some % black population???
As you all know I am a lover of the darker berry pussy:-)
So Maybe a trip to Agentina AND Uru. is maybe worth my while??

I was told that Argie women are pretty but very snobish. How's this at Uru. women????
Any comments please??

(Colombia is off in this stage....too dangerous)

bye.

Johan.

[Hobby Fan]

Nibu R: Film: State of Siege --1973 -- by Costa Gravas.

Conversion Rate: 27 pesons to 1 dollar.

[Nibu Raphael]

Hi I will try to make it to Uruguay in april but I heard A very famous film was made about a kidnapped CIA Agaent in Uruguay under the Title of State Of Siege I think By Martin Scorsese if someone has that 1980 film and can tape it for me I will trade on something too E mail me ctw30@hotmail.com or wipy1999@yahoo.com I still heard the Dolllar is strong to the Uruguayan currency like 1 to 36 Uruguayan.