![]() Life here is just more laid back than in Argentina—and that is by no means synonymous with boring. It’s simply a world apart, a destination that will provide some thrilling contrasts, and some similarities (they like soccer and beef here, too), with Argentina. Colonia, Punta del Este, and Montevideo are well worth the visit!
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Colonia del Sacramento Just one hour from BA by catamaran, Colonia’s tree-lined avenues and uneven colonial streets provide a breath of fresh air after the big city, and, if the well-preserved Barrio Histórico is any indication, time here really does move in a different dimension. Since its declaration as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, Colonia has developed into a tourist mecca, included in most itineraries from Buenos Aires as a daytrip, or even a longer excursion. Of course, a journey to Colonia is particularly important for travelers looking for more impressive-looking passport stamps.Read more: http://www.letsgo.com/3696-latin_america-travel-guides-buenos_aires-excursions-getting_to_uruguay-colonia_del_sacramento-c#ixzz1H6jMk8FD Punta del Este Punta del Este is THE place to be in January in South America. The otherwise unspoilt peninsula of Punta del Este is all about the paradisaical
oceanic beaches, exotic sophistication, beautiful people and ardent
night scene. It's the Monaco of South America. You'll find everything you need to know about the place at www.ilovepunta.com/?lang=en. And of course, if you wrangle up an invitation to a party at Shakira's place there, we'd all love to hear about it! |