South America
Uruguay
Colonial streets, wild Atlantic beaches, asado and mate. Say hola, share a mate, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 08:43
- Currency
- UYU
- Calling code
- +598
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
Eco-friendly travel
- Tap water is safe to drink. Bring a refillable bottle.
- Take long-distance buses: comfortable and well connected.
- Respect protected dunes and beaches (Cabo Polonio).
- Leave no rubbish on beaches.
- Never feed wild animals. Keep away from sea lions.
- Sort your waste: follow the colours on the bins.

