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Home  >  World  > South America  > Uruguay

Accommodation

HOTELS: There are numerous first-class hotels in Montevideo and along Uruguay’s coastal resorts, where rates are usually a little higher. It is essential to book during the summer and during carnival week in Montevideo. There are several lower-priced hotels in the city for more basic accommodation. For more information, contact the Asociación de Hoteles y Restaurantes del Uruguay (AHRU), Gutierrez Ruiz 123, Montevideo (tel: (2) 902 3990 or 908 0141; fax: (2) 908 2317; e-mail: ahru@montevideo.com.uy; website: www.ahru.org). Grading: Three categories according to price and standard. Prices tend to be higher during the tourist season. There is a 23 per cent value-added tax in Montevideo. At the beaches, many hotels offer only US-plan terms (full board).

CAMPING: Allowed at numerous designated sites throughout the country; elsewhere it is necessary to get police permission.

YOUTH HOSTELS: Uruguay is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation and there are several youth hostels throughout Uruguay offering cheap accommodation, run by Hostelling International Uruguay, Pablo de Maria 1583, Ex 008, PO Box 10680, CP 11200, Montevideo (tel: ((2) 400 0581 or 400 4245; fax (2) 400 1326; website: www.hosteluruguay.org).


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