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  1. R

    Buquebus ferry trips to Colonia or Montevideo?

    I am visiting Buenos Aires next month and I read some posts about visiting Colonia. I heard Uruguay was more expensive than Buenos Aires and kind of boring but I wanted to get another country visited under my belt since I'm there. It seems like I can also use this border trip to extend my 3...
  2. C

    Does EZE airport or any airport or Buquebus terminal stamp passports?

    I arrived at EZE a few weeks ago and was looking for the entry stamp but I noticed there wasn't a stamp in my passport. Did they forget to stamp my passport or is this all automated and all electronic now? I did see the lady scanning my passport. If it's automated, does anyone know where I...
  3. K

    Extending a Tourist Visa in Buenos Aires to be a permanent-tourist in Argentina

    I saw another thread about over staying your tourist visa. I along with many of my friends have over stayed many times or did border runs. I never had any issues. You can read this great website with tons of information and addresses. https://inlovelyblue.com/extend-argentina-tourist-visa/
  4. mom

    Newcomer Buquebus Inquiry and Recommendations for Montevideo and Buenos Aires

    Hello, We are planning to take the Buquebus from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. Can anyone provide information on the distinctions between the different fare categories (turista, business, and primera)? Additionally, we would welcome suggestions for tours or notable places to visit during a...
  5. Starfish

    Banking Beware of the Fee Free ATM at Defensa and Independencia - Has a Skimmer on it to Steal PIN!

    Just a warning that I used an ATM at the corner of Independencia and Defensa yesterday and it let me withdraw for no fee with my Visa debit card. I thought it was my lucky day as all the other ATM machines are charging me high fees. But it must have had a skimmer or something else to steal my...
  6. A

    Buquebus Discount Codes? Anyone have a discount code?

    Hi there! I've been looking into the ferry service between Montevideo and Buenos Aires, and the Buquebus website is requesting a discount coupon code. Is there anyone who has a valid discount code at the moment? Appreciate your assistance!
  7. kenobi

    Trip Reports Colonia Money run via Buquebus - A quick review

    Hola all. First contribution here - hope someone in the future might find this helpful. Yesterday I made an overnight trip to Colonia via Buquebus for the primary purpose of replenishing my supply of USD cash. I planned this trip a few weeks in advance, before I learned that it's possible to...
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