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Avenida General Flores

Avenida General Flores, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
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Tel-Aviv
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you have arrived to Colonia by ferry, from the port, two-three streets up, you will hit the General Flores. Now, at this point in time, you have to walk in the direction of the "Barrio Historico". On the right hand side of the avenue, you will hit the main "plaza". If you fancy a snack, there is nothing like... More

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Lakeland, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

cars stop half a block before in order you to cross the street, i couldn't believe More

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london
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

great street with every shop selling stamps to electrical goods More

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Byron Bay
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64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

General Flores has taken over from Atigas as the Main Drag. Locals and out-of-towners do "mainies" down Flores. That is to say they drive slowly down the main road to the roundabout, go round and drive back. It can be frustrating when your just trying to get to somewhere. Pedestrians always have right of way, and all traffic on Flores... More

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Tortola
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

the only problem we noted was he small motorbikes which get quite noisy and the cars etc broadcasting shops and restaurants now these are loud. More

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Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

This avenue has numerous caves and shops. It is very busy and most shop keepers were very friendly. More

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Corpus Christi, TX
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Shopping for souvenirs is not al problem here. Lots of little shops w/arts and crafts, though quality lacks in most. That being said, there are some galleries behind the church and lighthouse that wind around and also a couple of interesting antique stores that are worth a look. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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SUDAMERICA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Pilar, Argentina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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