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Uruguay Travel Guide

South America

Montevideo Capital
UYU Currency
Spanish Language
+598 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free Access For Many Nationalities For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Taxi scams
  • Credit card fraud

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 911
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Cabify
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10% Is Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Casually But Modestly In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy Relaxed
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsPoverty

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
lo SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
AH-blah een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR des-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?

Phrase

You Say
Common Responses

Top Attractions

Nature

Iguazu Falls

Spectacular waterfalls located on the border with Brazil.

~3 h ~US$20

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