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capix1

Better place to live?

Pregunta

Aloha! So I have been to Montevideo a handful of times for work but didn't really get a chance to check it out. I did a golf tour, a wine tour, but mostly just walked the downturn and beach areas for the short amounts of time i was there. Everytime I had to leave the taxi would pick me up at the Mercado del Puerto and drive me to the airport along the beaches area. I am totally sold on Montevideo and would love to live there one day. So for shits and giggles I decided to look at real estate in a few areas, namely Malvin, Buceo, and Pocitos. Which area would you recommend? I'd like something along the water, or near the beach at least, bars and restaurants around, and general shopping.

Thanx!!

Posted Jul 25, 2020, 2:51 PM UTC

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Rain1984•

Those along with Punta Carretas and maybe a couple more hoods are some of the best (and more expensive) places to live in the city, granted you can afford it, they're safer, pretty and have all the services you may need nearby

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capix1OP•

Cheers. Just a one bedroom is all I really want. Kinda like a getaway for a few months every year. Nothing flashy.

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capix1OP•

Thats a great video. Place looks gorgeous

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Natsufilia•

I'm going off topic a bit but do you just want a "summer house" or not necessarily that? If yes, I'd recommend you check out Punta del Este, in Maldonado Department. I mean, in my opinion (and I think it's a general agreement) Montevideo's beaches are crap compared to Punta del Este, and it is a proper resort city... the downside is that Punta del Este is obviously more expensive, but if you dont want to get anything fancy I'm sure there's really nice stuff you could get. And again, if you only want to come during the summer that would be better. I'm just throwing it out there because if you liked Montevideo's beaches, you will love Punta del Este's!

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capix1OP•

Yeah I loved it there as well, but damn is it pricey. I really haven't checked out real estate there but may do that. Any suggestions where in Punta del Este?

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misdenlaide•

Well all the coast side is pretty and looks like is what you want. The thing is that those neighborhoods, or as we call them, barrios, are quite expensive (Parque Rodó, Punta Carretas, Pocitos, Buceo, Malvín, Punta Gorda) and the closest to the beach, the most expensive. But you have everything, nice food, views, quite secure compared to other barrios, a lot of buses, bars, attractions etc. If you can afford it I would recommend it.

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capix1OP•

Exactly. Just a small place far far away from where I live. My little getaway with everything around that I need.

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MFEG•

Where are you from dude??

Pocitos neighborhood is a beautiful area, i love it.

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capix1OP•

Australia

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