Trip to Uruguay

I needed a vacation and couldn't really decide on a place to visit. Based in Buenos Aires, I did have a lot of options. But, too many options don't really simplify the travel planning process either. I looked at a few Argentine destinations near Buenos, but I had already been to most of them. After listening to my friends, who had ventured up north during their getaways, I decided to visit Uruguay. It wasn't too far from where I was and I had heard some really good things about this small South American nation. But, the only problem was that I had to wait for a couple of weeks before getting my visa.

 

VISA processing-

 

List of countries who need VISA for Uruguay – http://www.dnm.minterior.gub.uy/visas.php

 

Documents I needed for Visa–

1.    Passport

2.    Hotel/Hostel reservation (with confirmed dates) – Embassy calls your hotel/hostel to confirm your reservation to process your visa application.

3.    One photograph (passport size) - optional

 

I applied for the visa at the Uruguay embassy in Buenos Aires (Location – Las Heras 1907). I managed to find someone who could speak English and it took hardly half an hour to submit my Visa application. The embassy person told me that they will call me once my application gets approved, which normally takes around two weeks. I got a call within two weeks and collected my visa at the embassy. 

 

Trip Planning–

 

It’s my habit to read and search about the place I am going to visit. And, this time I had plenty of time for research.  I spent the two weeks before I got my visa researching about places to visit in Uruguay. I prepared a short list of the places I would visit. The staff at the Hostelling International office on Florida Street were a great help in planning my trip and booking hostels.

 

Places to Visit-

 

As my trip was a short one, I decided to visit just three places: Colonia, Montevideo and Punta Del Este.

 

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