Arriving by ferry from Buenos Aires, you can easily explore this quaint little city in a day on foot, despite what the cunningly placed plethora of bicycles and electric golf carts for rent as you exit the ferry station might suggest.

If you are staying overnight, you have the full range of possibilities from hundreds of dollars to a bunk in a backpackers for about US$ 16. A double room in one of the many quaint little bed and breakfasts will cost you in the range of US$ 60.

The old town (barrio histórico), founded by the Portuguese in 1680, some is which is still part of an ancient fort is beautiful and although full of restaurants, it is Read more