Jason
New member
Recently returned from a trip to Buenos Aires and Uruguay.
Upon arriving at Ezeiza Airport in Buenos Aires, the immigration process was well-organized. My luggage arrived safely, and I exchanged some currency at Banco de Nacion, conveniently located not far from Taxi Ezeiza. Despite making a reservation, I noticed that they charged more for credit card transactions compared to cash. The exchange rate worked out to be $29 Canadian for me. The process of getting a taxi was efficient, with a driver guiding me to the car without any issues.
During my stay, I chose the Carles in Retiro, which turned out to be the best hotel experience I've had. I discovered a nice restaurant nearby called Vicen. It's worth noting that locals tend to have lunch around 2 PM and dinner around 8 PM, making it less crowded if you dine earlier. Using my credit card and taking advantage of the MEP rate (late November), a meal, including a beer, cost me approximately $16. For those in the area, I highly recommend Magno, not far from the sightseeing bus stop, offering great coffee and friendly staff. I prefer budget-friendly places.
For the Buquebus transfer to Colonia, the customs process was straightforward. However, on the Buquebus transfer from Montevideo, I faced some chaos upon arrival in Buenos Aires, including slow immigration and a taxi cartel that seemed overpriced. When transferring to the airport, my hotel called a taxi, but Uber or Cabify are alternatives. The cost might be around 16,000 ARS, but a taxi cost me 20,000 ARS. Fortunately, the taxi driver, Alberto Garcia, was very friendly, even clarifying the cost mentioned by the hotel reception. I wish I had his contact information earlier. His details are: Name: Alberto Garcia, Website: http://transferforthbest.com.ar. He speaks both Spanish and English.
A note to those visiting Uruguay: be prepared for higher prices. Despite the IVA discount for foreign credit cards, my restaurant expenses were still around $36.
Upon arriving at Ezeiza Airport in Buenos Aires, the immigration process was well-organized. My luggage arrived safely, and I exchanged some currency at Banco de Nacion, conveniently located not far from Taxi Ezeiza. Despite making a reservation, I noticed that they charged more for credit card transactions compared to cash. The exchange rate worked out to be $29 Canadian for me. The process of getting a taxi was efficient, with a driver guiding me to the car without any issues.
During my stay, I chose the Carles in Retiro, which turned out to be the best hotel experience I've had. I discovered a nice restaurant nearby called Vicen. It's worth noting that locals tend to have lunch around 2 PM and dinner around 8 PM, making it less crowded if you dine earlier. Using my credit card and taking advantage of the MEP rate (late November), a meal, including a beer, cost me approximately $16. For those in the area, I highly recommend Magno, not far from the sightseeing bus stop, offering great coffee and friendly staff. I prefer budget-friendly places.
For the Buquebus transfer to Colonia, the customs process was straightforward. However, on the Buquebus transfer from Montevideo, I faced some chaos upon arrival in Buenos Aires, including slow immigration and a taxi cartel that seemed overpriced. When transferring to the airport, my hotel called a taxi, but Uber or Cabify are alternatives. The cost might be around 16,000 ARS, but a taxi cost me 20,000 ARS. Fortunately, the taxi driver, Alberto Garcia, was very friendly, even clarifying the cost mentioned by the hotel reception. I wish I had his contact information earlier. His details are: Name: Alberto Garcia, Website: http://transferforthbest.com.ar. He speaks both Spanish and English.
A note to those visiting Uruguay: be prepared for higher prices. Despite the IVA discount for foreign credit cards, my restaurant expenses were still around $36.
