Punta del Este is out of the touristic season a small town with 10 000 inhabitants in the south american country of Uruguay. But in summer, which just started in Uruguay, its population reaches an incredible                1 000 000!

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Punta del Este is not cheap, even on the contrary! It is an exquisite resort for south american elites coming from Argentina, Brazil, Chile etc. The cabs are expensive, and so do the luxury hotels and restaurants in Punta. Nevertheless, you can find some budget alternatives. My tip: rent a car, it is convenient for the long distances in Punta del Este, and public transportation is not to find. Do not forget in the morning to pick up some hitchhikers coming out from the clubs (Punta is very safe, don’t worry!). The parties are starting after mid night and are held up to sunrise. The only ways to stay on a budget are the Hotel Shelton and the Hostel 1949. About bars,clubs and restaurants I will not mention any names, as they change every year and the fashion pubs appear and disapear over night.

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