Casa Sarandí 356
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APARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS

 Our WiFi Internet:
To connect your laptop to our security encrypted WiFi signal, look for the network: casasarandi356  and use the password that the property manager gives you at check in. Mac users might need to begin the password with a $symbol.

As an alternative to the apartment's wireless internet connection, you can bring your laptop to Cafe Copacabana, at the corner of Sarandi and Misiones, two blocks from the apartment. WiFi is free for paying customers. Ask the waiter for the userID and password.

Telephones:
If you arrive with your own cell phone, you can buy a local SIM card/chip from most outlets of carriers like Ancel, Claro or Movistar. NOTE: Before you can buy a chip from Ancel, they require you to register your cell phone at Customs upon entering Uruguay. Other providers may or may not require this. If you have no cell phone upon arrival, but you need to make a call, ask or look for the nearest "locutorio" - a store with public phone cabins. You make your call and pay with cash afterwards.
Our Cell Phone (Nokia 1208):
If you choose to use our cell phone, the telephone number and password/PIN will be given to you by the property manager at check-in. Enter the PIN each time the phone starts.


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ACTIVITIES & VENUES

 Cafes & Restaurants Expats
Gay & Lesbian
 Tango
 Theater


Fresh produce abounds in Ciudad Vieja.

TIPS FOR AN EASIER STAY

Arrival by Air:
A taxi from Montevideo's Carrasco Aeropuerto takes about 30 minutes to reach the city. Taxi fare from the airport to the city is about US$25. Private taxis (remises) can be taken from the street or called by phone.
  • Remise "El Ciudadano"
    Tel: (598 2) 601.8585
    Mobile: (598) 94.423203
  • Remise "Carrasco"
    Tel: (598 2) 600.4396
    Mobile: (598) 94.405473
Arrival by Ferry:
If coming from Buenos Aires, we strongly recommend you use BuqueBus. It arrives directly at the Puerto de Montevideo, about 8 blocks from the apartment. Colonia Express may be cheaper, but you arrive at Tres Cruces bus station, requiring a distant taxi ride to the apartment. NOTE: Often the Buquebus website schedules do not account for a potential one hour time difference between BsAs and Montevideo when the two countries do not synchronize to Daylight Savings Time. Always ask the company if the quoted arrival time reflects local Montevideo time. See World Clock.

Electricity:
Electric power in Uruguay is 220V and its wall outlets are different. If your electrical devices run on 110V, make sure you bring a power converter and a plug adapter.

Emergency Numbers:
  • Ambulancia Publica (105)
  • Emergencia (128)
  • Patrullero/patrolman (109)
  • Policia (911)
Rental Cars:
  • Avis (9030303)
  • Apino (6141652)
  • Thrifty (4818170)
Taxis & Remises:
  • La Española Taxi (141)
  • Remises de las Carretas (7116984)
GENERAL INFORMATION
 BANKS
 BUSES (Domestic Long Distance)
 CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES
 FERRIES
 LOCAL TIME

Seasonal Time Changes:
While Montevideo and Buenos Aires (BsAs) are geographically close, Uruguay moves to Daylight Savings Time during South America's summer months, early October to early March, while Argentina sometimes does not. If that happens, Montevideo will be one hour later than BsAs during those months. Always verify this when scheduling your travel and other appointments. Check World Clock.

Thinking of moving
to Uruguay?

Learn more with the Uruguay
Owner's Manual
available from
International Living.
                                                 CONTACT US:
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