Arrive & Moving in Montevideo

 Directions to Montevideo

Boat

The Port of Montevideo receives mostly cargo ships, but is also the anchor of hundreds of cruise ships arriving during the summer season. However, the connection is most used boat from Argentina to the port of Colonia del Sacramento, a trip that lasts only an hour. The company Buquebus Ferry (tel. 130) has first class buses that make the move to Montevideo in less than two hours, included in the ticket boat. Trans Uruguay (2401-9350) performs the Montevideo-Buenos Aires connection through the port of Carmelo. 

By plane 

Carrasco International Airport is the main air terminal, with daily international flights connecting Montevideo with cities around the world. The new airport opened recently in the adjoining property to the previous airport, and is known for its modern architecture and first class services. The terminal is on the border between Montevideo and Canelones, 20 minutes from the center of the capital.

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There are direct flights to Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Miami, Panama, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Campinas, Porto Alegre, Foz do Iguacu, Florianopolis, Santiago, Asuncion, Lima and Madrid. From other locations are often made stopovers in Rio, Sao Paulo, Santiago and Buenos Aires. There are carriers of other countries with branch Carrasco Airport, although no direct flights made​​. Also arriving domestic flights from airports in Punta del Este, Salto, Paysandu and Rivera. For reports, call (+598) 2604 0329. 

To get from the airport to the city center you can take a taxi or one of the bus lines that pass through the inside of the terminal, with high frequency. There are also car rental companies such as Budget, Europcar and Multicar.

In bus 

The main bus station of the country's tourist Terminal Tres Cruces, five minutes from downtown. To reach the terminal buses of all departments, plus several international countries from the region (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile). To get from the terminal to the city center, you can take a group bus (lines 21, 64, 187 and 330 reach the Plaza Independencia) or a taxi at reasonable price.

By Car 

The main routes of the country leading to Montevideo. From the departments of the interior, reached by car is a practical option, as the distances are short, and the longest journey takes less than six hours. The Interbalnearia route from the east coast, Route 8 from the middle-east, Route 5 from Rivera and center of the country and Route 1 from Cologne are the most important land routes arriving in the capital, all in good maintenance. 

Since Brazil can be reached by crossing the Chuy-Chui (Rocha), Rivera-Sant'Ana do Livramento (Rivera), Quaraí-Artigas (Artigas) and Rio Branco-Yaguarón (Cerro Largo). From Argentina, you arrive by land travel between Paysandú-Colón (Paysandu), Gualeguaychú-Fray Bentos (Black River) and Concordia-Salto (Salto). The town of Bella Union Artigas bordering Brazil and Argentina.

Moving in Montevideo

Being a relatively small city, the center of Montevideo can be covered perfectly walk or bike during the day. 

The most used transport is the bus, with only about one dollar ticket (always pay with Uruguayan pesos and change). The buses have high frequency and often make trips downtown quickly. There are marked stops covering the entire city, and not have to walk more than two blocks to take the nearest bus. However, during the peak hours in the city (between 8 and 10 am and between 17 and 20 hours), can be uncomfortable traveling by bus, as almost all are filled and some fail to stop load more passengers.

From midnight the frequency of the buses starts to decline until 6 the next morning. At night it is convenient to take taxi. Taxis are a very safe way and the whole city is covered by the service. Fares are not expensive; charged via meter and the price list is in sight. A three kilometer costs approximately $ 20. For longer distances can be confirmed with the driver. If you do a scale, as previously warns otherwise charged again "flag fall" (about a dollar fixed rate). On weekends and night hours the rates are higher. You order your taxi at the Center at 1919.