TRAVEL / ACCOMODATION

VENUE

Universidad de la República (UdelaR) is a public University founded in 1849. It accounts for roughly 80% of the country’s academic research and has around 137.000 students.

Entrance doors:

On Friday 22nd, access to the building is through Lauro Muller Street. 

On Saturday 23rd, access will only be through Gonzalo Ramirez Street. 

ACCOMODATION

We recommend a number of hotels near the venue. Please note we are also soon contacting you with some discounted proportions for LAPolMeth 2024. Airbnb is also a great alternative in Montevideo.

Hotel Dazzler Montevideo

21 de Setiembre 2752

Montevideo, Uruguay.

25 mins.

 5 mins.  

 +598 2716 0000  

Approximate prices:

Classic Single: US$ 85
Classic Double: US$ 91

You can book on the hotel website, with code: “1000088316”.

HOTEL WITH DISCOUNT

Hotel Cala di Volpe

Rambla M. Gandhi 2545

Montevideo, Uruguay.

 35 mins.

 7 mins.

 +598 2710 2000

Approximate prices:
Standard Single: US$ 85
Superior Single: US$ 125

Corner Suite Single: US$ 155

Hotel Crystal Palace

Av. 18 de Julio 1210

Montevideo, Uruguay.
29 mins.
 7 mins.

 +598 2900 4645

Approximate prices:
Single bedroom US$ 63

Double bedroom US$ 63

Hotel Crystal Tower

Dr. Aquiles R. Lanza 1323

Montevideo, Uruguay.
28 mins.
8 mins. 

 +598 2904 8535 

Hotel IBIS Montevideo Rambla

La Cumparsita 1473

Montevideo, Uruguay.
13 mins.
 3 mins.

 +598 2413 7000

TRAVELING

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Arriving at Carrasco International Airport.

On your arrival at Carrasco airport, you can take a taxi or Uber to your hotel in Montevideo. Uber stop is located next to the departures entrance, this is the airport upper floor.

Taxis are parked outside as you exit the airport. It will take between 30 and 40 minutes to reach your hotel. We advise you to request the driver to take you along the “rambla” (see promenade) to enjoy the view of the river “Río de la Plata”. The cost of the transfer is 2000 Uruguayan pesos (aprox USD 55).

RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS NEAR THE VENUE

Listed in the LAPolMeth Map.

WEATHER

Temperature in November ranges between 20°C and 24°C Celsius during the day but it can get cooler in the evening up to 15°C. We highly encourage the use of sun protection cream and hat.

SAFETY

Montevideo is a fairly safe city compared to other cities in Latin America, but basic precautions are recommended.