Casa Sarandí 356
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TIPS & LINKS (print and carry)
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.
If at anytime the apartment's wireless internet connection fails, and you need immediate internet access, 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.
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.
Voicemail Operation:
Call voicemail: *66
Repeat/Repetir: 1
Save/Guardar: 2
Delete/Borrar: 3
Next message/Pasar al próximo mensaje: #
Hear date, time/Escuchar fecha y hora: 11
Keys and Parts: (see image below)
1 Network name/operator logo
2 Network signal strength
3 Battery charge level
4 Earpiece
5 Loudspeaker
6 Flashlight
7 Selection key functions
8 Selection keys
9 Scroll key
10 Call key
11 End key/power key
12 Keypad
13 Charger connector * (NOTE!)
14 Headset connector
* The Charger Connector (13) is the smaller hole on the bottom edge of the phone, at the left.
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ACTIVITIES & VENUES
Cafes & Restaurants
Gay & Lesbian
Theater
Fresh produce abounds in Montevideo.
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ACTIVITIES & VENUES
Cafes & Restaurants
- Copacabana - free WiFi
(Sarandi 454, esq. Misiones) - Don Trigo
- La Corte
- La Pasionaria
- La Silenciosa
Gay & Lesbian
- Cain Dance Club
- Chueca Bar
- Gays/Lesbianas de Uruguay
- Il Tempo Disco
- La Puerta Negra
(B&B, shared facilities for men) - Posada Aldilá (Punta del Este)
- Viajes Sunlight (travel agency)
Theater
Fresh produce abounds in Montevideo.
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
If coming from Buenos Aires, we strongly recommend you use BuqueBus. It arrives directly at the Puerto de Montevideo, which is closer to the apartment than Colonia Express (CE). CE may be cheaper, but they drop you at Tres Cruces bus terminal, a much farther taxi ride from the apartment. NOTE: Often the Buquebus website schedules do not account for the one hour time difference between BsAs and Montevideo. When you book with Buquebus, 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)
- Avis (9030303)
- Apino (6141652)
- Thrifty (4818170)
- La Española Taxi (141)
- Remises Uruguay (7073611)
- Remises de las Carretas (7116984)
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.
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 (as in 2009/2010). Montevideo is one hour later than BsAs during those months. Keep this in mind when scheduling your travel and other appointments. Check World Clock.
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 (as in 2009/2010). Montevideo is one hour later than BsAs during those months. Keep this in mind when scheduling your travel and other appointments. Check World Clock.
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CONTACT US:CasaSarandi356@gmail.com
Tel 1.415.826.5972 (USA) / 1.604.629.9179 (Canada)
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