The largest ferry operator between Argentina and Uruguay, Buquebus, recently announced their intention to relaunch direct ferry service between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Piriápolis, Uruguay starting in December 2020. Piriápolis is a classic Uruguayan beach town especially popular during Summer months. The new ferry service will not only allow easy access to Piriápolis, but also…
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The beaches of Uruguay have long been popular with vacationing Argentines, but increasingly visitors from the Northern Hemisphere Winter are flocking to the trendy beach towns as well for a Summer escape. The most known Uruguayan beach town is Punta del Este, known for stylish accommodations and events and excellent dining and drinking. While not…
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If you need another incentive to visit Uruguay we recommend you listen to influential travel publication Lonely Planet, which selected Uruguay as one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020. The publication cites the country’s emerging wine industry, countryside and always popular beaches as the main attractions, in addition to Uruguay’s strong tradition…
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We frequently get asked by clients if it is possible to store baggage somewhere in Colonia, Uruguay. Oftentimes travelers stay overnight in Colonia and have to check out of their hotel several hours before their ferry departure and don’t want the hassle of hauling baggage around the cobblestone streets of Colonia! The answer is, YES!…
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Since we sell thousands of ferry tickets every year we also are able to observe the prices offered by the different ferry lines that travel between Buenos Aires and Colonia, Uruguay and better understand how to get the lowest price on ferry tickets. We started our ferry ticket agency because so many tourists were being…
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Recently a client asked us our opinion about if traveling to Colonia, Uruguay by ferry in business class is worth the additional cost. Even though we’re in the business of helping people that want to buy ferry tickets, we immediately replied that it’s not in the least bit worth it and to just purchase an…
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Just a half hour drive NW of Colonia, Uruguay sits Carmelo, a small town and the New York Times dubbed the “Tuscany” of Uruguay. While not nearly as publicized as Tuscany or the town of Colonia, Carmelo is a hotspot for in-the-know food and wine lovers and people looking for a slow paced and relaxing…
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Like when traveling to any country it’s worth doing a quick search of national holidays to avoid crowds, closures and know in advance about any festivities or special events. Besides Uruguayan holidays keep in mind that the country is a popular destination for Argentines on their holidays, many of which overlap. On these dates often…
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During the months of December and January there is tremendous demand for ferry tickets between Buenos Aires and Colonia, Uruguay due to it being high season for tourism for international tourists visiting South America and also being peak beach season in Uruguay, a popular destination for Argentines during those months. Since we book so many…
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While most people visiting Colonia, Uruguay take the ferry from Buenos Aires as a day-trip others travel to Uruguay to see more of the country and unless you rent a car you will most likely go by long distance bus service, which is easy to use and relatively inexpensive. All of the buses that serve…
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