Western Uruguay travel guide

Transport

Crossing to Argentina: Fray Bentos

Bus

The border was closed in 2007. To Gualeguaychú (Argentina), ETA, 2 a day, 1 hr, US$4, passports inspected on bus. To Buenos Aires, 3½ hrs, US$12.

Crossing to Argentina: Paysandú

Bus

To Colón and Concepción del Uruguay, 3 a day (Copay 0815, 1645, Paccot 1445), 2 on Sun (Copay 1645), US$1.50 to Colón, US$3 to Concepción.

Crossing to Argentina: Salto

Bus

To Concordia, Chadre (0800, 1400, return 1200, 1800) and Flecha Bus, 2 a day each, not Sun, US$3. To Buenos Aires, US$29, Flecha Bus. To Posadas night buses only, to Puerto Iguazú, 12 hrs, US$50.

Ferry

To Concordia, Sanchristobal/Río Lago joint service, Mon-Sat several daily, fewer on Sun, US$2, depart port on C Brasil, 15 mins; immigration either side of river, quick and easy.

Artigas

Bus

To Salto, 225 km, Oribe 279, US$5. Turil and others from Montevideo via Durazno, Paso de los Toros and Tacuarembó, US$27.