Senoritas y snors, Buenso Aires is a ciudad, mas peligroso, multas
pickpokers, y putas!
"traveler2007" wrote in message
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>> >One of the reasons we are interested in going to Punta del Este is that
>> >it is internationally known and we do not personally know anyone who
>> >has been there yet.
>> >
>>
>> Can you post your impressions here? I am considering going there next
>> year..
>>
>> I'm thinking
>>
>
> Well I really have no preconceived notions about what it will be like.
> I am of ther personal impression that a few countries aside, like
> Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, (and a couple of others) Latin America is a
> relatively safe destination for American international travelers who do
> not have a limitless travel budget. While most of Europe is safe, the
> Euro is a killer so it is expensive.
>
> After we went to Costa Rica, I know about a dozen people who went. I
> am not taking credit for that, it was just a destination that was
> becoming more popular. I do not know anyone who has traveled to
> Uruguay and very few to Argentina. The exchange rates are very
> favorable and I like to travel off-season (meaning the winters of the
> Northeast).
>
> I am not really into glitz and glamour but it would be nice to go
> somewhere that is of international standards and is fairly remote. The
> beauty of such a place is the mixture of people.
>
> The beach itself is of secondary concern. I don't get to the beach
> much here in the summer because it is just 'there'. Finding a warm
> spot in February is paradise. Winter getaways to the warmth are always
> relaxing and it will give us plenty to talk about. Take lots of
> pictures and share stories.
>
> Not sure this is exactly what you were looking for in terms of
> impressions, but that's what I'm thinking.
>
> Rich
>
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