Getting Around

Note: Even-numbered streets run east-west and odd-numbered, north-south. Avenida San Martín connects the city with Ruta 135 (to the international bridge) and Ruta Nacional 14 South. Avenida Presidente Perón connects with ex-Ruta 26 and Ruta Nacional 14 North.

Colón has no city bus system, so visitors will have to walk or take a remis taxi, which costs about $1.50 per 10 blocks. Remis Colón charges $2.25 to the in-town hot springs and $23 to Parque Nacional El Palmar (round trip with 2-hr wait, up to 4 passengers) (Alem 13, Tel: 42-2221). Remis Palmar charges $20 with a 1.5-hour stay at the park (Laprida 37, Tel: 42-4200).

Cicloturismo Colón rents bikes (1 hr $2.25, all day $10) and does cycling tours (daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Alberdi 747, Tel: 42-4465, URL: www.zonacolon.com/cicloturismo). For bicycle parts and repairs, go to Bicicletería Marquitos (San Martín 608). Costa del Uruguay leases cars (San Martín 997, Tel: 43-2880 / 1554-1130, URL: www.costadeluruguay.com).

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