Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sunvalleysurf
SURFING
( 4248-1388;
www.sunvalleysurf.com
; Parada 3½, Playa Brava; 11am-7pm)
Wetsuits, surf-
boards, bodyboards and lessons are available from the original shop on Playa Brava, plus
branches on Playa El Emir and in La Barra.
Tours
Dimar Tours
BOAT TOUR
( 4244-4750;
www.isladelobos.com.uy
;
Puerto)
Offers tours to the Isla de Lobos (adult/
child US$50/30) and Isla Gorriti (UR$300 per person), leaving daily in the high season,
and on weekends in the low season. Make reservations in advance. Other operators have
offices along the same boardwalk - it's worth going for a wander to see who has the best
prices on the day.
Sleeping
In summer Punta is jammed with people, and prices are astronomical; even hostels
double their prices in January. In winter it's a ghost town, and places that stay open lower
their prices considerably. During peak season, even places classified as midrange tend to
charge top-end rates. Off-season visitors will find prices more in keeping with standard
ranges.
The Trip Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 4248-8181;
www.thetriphostel.com
;
Sader btwn Artigas & Francia; dm US$15-33, d US$50-80;
)
Founded by a group of Uruguayan friends in 2012, this small hostel has plenty of
onda
(good vibes), with a full on-site bar, cozy lounge with fireplace, and great rooftop
terrace. The location, one block north of the bus station, and only a couple blocks from
Playas Mansa and Brava, is also very convenient.
Tas D'Viaje Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 4244-8789;
www.tasdviaje.com
; Calle 24 btwn Calles 28 & 29; dm US$11-45, d US$50-120;
Aug-May; )
This newish hostel in an older downtown home wins points for its
friendly reception, unbeatable central location, and inviting common areas with ham-
mocks for warm-weather lounging and a fireplace for winter nights. During the summer
(Calle 26 btwn Calles
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