Argentina & Uruguay May 17-23

[EZEtoGRU]

Off to South America again.....this time to Argentina and Uruguay. If anyone will be in Buenos Aires or Montevideo on this dates, let me know.

[+ Axiom2001]

If I may ask, would you be so kind to write about your experiences in the "Escorts South..." forum? I'd like to know about Montevideo because my friend and I plan to be there for a mere few days in October of this year. Advance thanks! Axiom

[EZEtoGRU]

Hi Axiom.

At the airport now catching my flight to South America (actually going via Sao Paulo but only in transit there). Anyway, I will try and report back my experiences in Montevideo. Actually, I have been there quite a few times and I really love the place. Seriously considering retiring there. Safer and Cheaper than Brazil. The guys look like Argentines but without all the attitude. Montevideo is smaller and much less sophisticated than Buenos Aires. There is not much of an official escort scene in Montevideo although opportunities can be found. I will post on anything I find.

[+ Axiom2001]

hi axiom.

At the airport now catching my flight to south america (actually going via sao paulo but only in transit there). Anyway, i will try and report back my experiences in montevideo. Actually, i have been there quite a few times and i really love the place. Seriously considering retiring there. Safer and cheaper than brazil. The guys look like argentines but without all the attitude. Montevideo is smaller and much less sophisticated than buenos aires. There is not much of an official escort scene in montevideo although opportunities can be found. I will post on anything i find.

 

gracias!! -

[MscleLovr]

I just came back from 3 weeks in Buenos Aires. You may like to bear in mind what I found, as we seem both to be very familiar with the city.

 

Compared to February 2010, there are many more strikes and protests blocking the roads including the highway to Ezeiza and on the day I left, Immigration had only 1 desk out of 15 staffed so delays to enter and leave the country were about 2 hours. Inflation is rampant, and many things now cost more than in central London. Crime has also increased: robberies of foreign tourists were up 23% in 2010; muggings tend to be violent and women have been robbed in broad daylight in swanky Avenida Alvear. Many more people are sleeping in the streets at night.

 

All that said, Buenos Aires remains an exciting city. Elections are due in late October and I would advise you to exercise caution as you travel around for areas change (and become less safe) between visits.

[EZEtoGRU]

I just came back from 3 weeks in Buenos Aires. You may like to bear in mind what I found, as we seem both to be very familiar with the city.

 

Compared to February 2010, there are many more strikes and protests blocking the roads including the highway to Ezeiza and on the day I left, Immigration had only 1 desk out of 15 staffed so delays to enter and leave the country were about 2 hours. Inflation is rampant, and many things now cost more than in central London. Crime has also increased: robberies of foreign tourists were up 23% in 2010; muggings tend to be violent and women have been robbed in broad daylight in swanky Avenida Alvear. Many more people are sleeping in the streets at night.

 

All that said, Buenos Aires remains an exciting city. Elections are due in late October and I would advise you to exercise caution as you travel around for areas change (and become less safe) between visits.

 

Thanks for your comments MscleLovr. I arrived BA on Wednesday and the immigration line at Ezeiza was terrible(as you experienced).....even though my arrival at 1:30pm seemed to not have that many other flights having arrived. All the immigration desks were manned, but they were "working to rule" meaning that each passenger took about 7-10 minutes to process. All very painful. Drive into town was fine however and I did not see any protest marches along the 9 de Julio.

 

I sensed the higher prices during my one day stay there.....starting with the taxi from the airport into town. Although I have to say that prices still are not as high (in dollar terms) as during the late 90's and into 2001. BsAs really did have London-style pricing then with the peso pegged to the USdollar 1:1. My last trip to Argentina was summer of 2009 I believe. I felt it was downright cheap on that visit. Top restaurants, Tea at the Alvear, etc went for a song. Not now.

 

I'm in Montevideo now but will head back to BsAs during my return. I took the Buquebus from BsAs to Montevideo for the first time. 3 hours downtown to downtown in first class accommodation for about $130 each way. All in all pretty enjoyable....and a beautiful day so the Rio de la Plata was very calm.

 

Thanks for your helpful comments. I will report back if I find anything of interest in Montevideo.

[orbital sander]

I just came back from 3 weeks in Buenos Aires. You may like to bear in mind what I found, as we seem both to be very familiar with the city.

 

Compared to February 2010, there are many more strikes and protests blocking the roads including the highway to Ezeiza and on the day I left, Immigration had only 1 desk out of 15 staffed so delays to enter and leave the country were about 2 hours. Inflation is rampant, and many things now cost more than in central London. Crime has also increased: robberies of foreign tourists were up 23% in 2010; muggings tend to be violent and women have been robbed in broad daylight in swanky Avenida Alvear. Many more people are sleeping in the streets at night.

 

All that said, Buenos Aires remains an exciting city. Elections are due in late October and I would advise you to exercise caution as you travel around for areas change (and become less safe) between visits.

 

Election day is October 23rd. Do not plan on getting any alcohol served to you on that day. Go someplace besides Buenos Aires, you will save money and are much less likely to be pick pocketed. Prices are only sky high in the city.

[trilingual]

If you're thinking about retiring there, you might also look into Punta del Este. There is a community of retired gay men from Buenos Aires that has ended up there. I imagine it's quiet in the winter time, but evidently there's enough going on to keep them entertained! Punta is technically part of the town of Maldonado, a bit inland, which is a year-round community. Many people from Maldonado work in Punta for the season, and some of them are evidently available for fun and games! Could be worth checking out. . .

[EZEtoGRU]

Thanks Tri. I haven't been to Maldonado or Punta Del Este yet. Will have to make my way the next time I am in Uruguay.