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( 2403-1526; www.tacuabe.com/ayui-discos ; Av 18 de Julio 1618, Centro; 10am-8pm Mon-Fri,
10am-1pm Sat) This little store is an excellent source for Uruguayan music of all kinds.

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DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
While Montevideo is pretty sedate by Latin American standards, you should exercise
caution as in any large city. The Ciudad Vieja west of Plaza Matriz should be avoided at
night, as wallet- and purse-snatchings are not uncommon. Montevideo's policía turística
(tourist police) patrol the streets throughout Ciudad Vieja and the Centro and can help if
you encounter any problems.

EMERGENCY

Ambulance (

105)

Fire ( 104) For emergencies.
Police ( 911)
Tourist Police (

0800-8226; Calle Uruguay 1667)

INTERNET ACCESS
Most accommodations have a guest computer in the lobby, free in-room wi-fi, or both.

MEDIA
Montevideo's leading dailies are El País ( www.elpais.com.uy ) , El Observador
( www.elobservador.com.uy ) and Últimas Noticias ( www.unoticias.com.uy ) . The newsweekly
Búsqueda ( www.busqueda.com.uy ) is also widely available at newsstands.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Hospital Británico ( 2487-1020; www.hospitalbritanico.com.uy ; Av Italia 2420) Highly re-
commended private hospital with English-speaking doctors; 2.5km east of downtown.

MONEY
Banks, exchange houses and ATMs are every-where, including the airport and bus ter-
minal; downtown they're mainly along Av 18 de Julio.

POST

Post Office Centro (cnr Ejido & San José) ; Ciudad Vieja (Misiones 1328) ; Tres Cruces bus
terminal (cnr Bulevar Artigas & Av Italia)