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City in Rocha, Uruguay
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La Paloma is a city in the Atlantic Coast region of Uruguay.
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former Altena 5000
A bit far out of town and the 19-bed male dormatory room can be a bit crowded in this HI-hostel. Guests can use the barbeque grill.
La Balconada
A new and very friendly hostel right on the beach. There are cheaper hostels in town but none compare to Beach Hostels location. Dorms only with separate but clean and well functioning new bathrooms. Mostly young open minded staff who speak English. Bar. Kitchen and BBQ can be used by guests. Great place to kick back and have a beer or whatever else you might want to enjoy. Prices may be higher in peak season i.e. January and February
Nice laid-back hostel with one big 10-bed dorm and double rooms. Campfire every evening, decent kitchen, common area and bathrooms. Run by a young French-Argentinian couple. Two supermarkets in close range and 500 m to the beach.
The only reliable and free source of money in town. However, the ATM might not work on Sunday, so go early enough if you need cash.
La Paloma is frequently served by many intercity buses from most main destinations of the southern half of Uruguay with the exception of Punta del Este. To get in from there, go via the Maldonado terminal or San Carlos.
Read in the guideThe town is too small to have public transport. But walking is perfectly fine. You can also rent bicycles in the centre—ask your hostel. A bicycle can be of advantage if you head to Rocha Lagoon or to La Pedrera.
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