Do I need a visa to visit Uruguay?

Many nationalities can visit Uruguay without a visa for short stays (up to 90 days). Check your specific nationality requirements before traveling.

What currency is used in Uruguay?

The official currency of Uruguay is Uruguayan Peso. Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities, but carry cash for smaller establishments.

Is Uruguay safe for tourists?

Uruguay is generally considered safe for tourists. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any destination.

When is the best time to visit Uruguay?

The best time to visit Uruguay is 12-3月.

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When to visit Uruguay

Best Season

12-3月

☁️ Current weather in capitals.UY

Spring

16.3°C ☁️Overcast Feels like 13.3°C

Humidity 79%

Wind 25.8 km/h

Sunrise / Sunset 06:26 / 18:45

UV Index 5.85 (High)

Today: High 17.3°C / Low 12.7°C Precipitation 3.3mm

Uruguay Basic Info

Capital	Montevideo
Currency	Uruguayan Peso UYU
Timezone	UTC-3.00
Visa	Visa-free

Travel Preparation Guide

Entry

Entry, transit, and departure procedures

Safety

Travel advisories and safety tips

Money

Currency, payments, and tax-free basics

Connectivity

SIM, Wi-Fi, and staying connected

Transport

Getting from the airport and around

Local Rules

Local laws and etiquette to know

Area Map

Area List（19）

Montevideo Department

Municipio A Municipio B Municipio C Municipio Ch Municipio D Municipio E Municipio F Municipio G

Canelones Department

Ciudad De La Costa 18 De Mayo Aguas Corrientes Atlantida Barros Blancos Canelones Empalme Olmos Joaquin Suarez La Floresta La Paz Las Piedras Los Cerrillos Migues Montes Nicolich Pando Parque Del Plata Paso Carrasco Progreso Salinas San Antonio San Bautista San Jacinto San Ramon Santa Lucia Santa Rosa Sauce Soca Tala Toledo

Maldonado Department

Maldonado Aigua Garzon Pan De Azucar Piriapolis Punta Del Este San Carlos Solis Grande

Salto Department

Lavalleja Mataojo Pueblo Belen Rincon De Valentin San Antonio Villa Constitucion

Colonia Department

Carmelo Colonia Valdense Florencio Sanchez Juan Lacaze Municipio de Miguelete Nueva Helvecia Nueva Palmira Ombues De Lavalle Rosario Tarariras

Paysandú Department

Chapicuy Guichon Lorenzo Geyres Piedras Coloradas Porvenir Quebracho Tambores

Rivera Department

Minas De Corrales Tranqueras Vichadero

San José Department

Ciudad Del Plata Ecilda Paullier Libertad Rodriguez

Tacuarembó Department

Ansina Paso De Los Toros San Gregorio De Polanco

Cerro Largo Department

Acegua Arbolito Arevalo Banado de Medina Centurion Fraile Muerto Isidoro Noblia Municipio de Cerro de las Cuentas Municipio de Las Canas Municipio de Quebracho Municipio de Tres Islas Placido Rosas Ramon Trigo Rio Branco Tupambae

Soriano Department

Cardona Dolores Jose Enrique Rodo Palmitas

Artigas Department

Baltasar Brum Bella Union Tomas Gomensoro

Florida Department

Sarandi Grande Casupa Fray Marcos

Rocha Department

Castillos Chuy La Paloma Lascano

Durazno Department

Sarandi Del Yi Villa Carmen

Lavalleja Department

Jose Batlle Y Ordonez Jose Pedro Varela Mariscala Solis De Mataojo

Río Negro Department

Nuevo Berlin San Javier Young

Treinta y Tres Department

Municipio de Cerro Chato Municipio de General Enrique Martinez Municipio de Rincon Municipio de Vergara Santa Clara De Olimar Villa Sara

Flores Department

Ismael Cortinas

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Las Cañas

Heritage & Landmarks

Cultural Heritage

Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

Cultural Heritage

Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento

Landmark

Montevideo Old City

Events & Festivals in Uruguay

Encuentro con el Patriarca

Meseta de Artigas 9

Fiesta de la Chacra

San Jacinto 9

Fiesta de la Primavera Las Cañas (Spring Festival)

Las Cañas 9

Uruguayan Carnival

Montevideo 3

Montevideo Carnival

Montevideo 3

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