Uruguay Travel Guide
Tourist season
Are April and May good months to visit Uruguay?
April
Semi-high
season
May
Semi-high
season
Did you know?
The surface area of Uruguay is 68 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 216 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Montevideo (UY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5270 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Uruguay
| Miles | Montevideo | Colonia | Punta del Este | Salto | Rivera | Maldonado | Paysandú | La Paloma |
| Montevideo | - | 99 | 70 | 264 | 279 | 69 | 210 | 116 |
| Colonia | 99 | - | 168 | 213 | 281 | 167 | 149 | 210 |
| Punta del Este | 70 | 168 | - | 301 | 282 | 3 | 256 | 49 |
| Salto | 264 | 213 | 301 | - | 146 | 298 | 65 | 315 |
| Rivera | 279 | 281 | 282 | 146 | - | 279 | 179 | 272 |
| Maldonado | 69 | 167 | 3 | 298 | 279 | - | 254 | 48 |
| Paysandú | 210 | 149 | 256 | 65 | 179 | 254 | - | 278 |
| La Paloma | 116 | 210 | 49 | 315 | 272 | 48 | 278 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Uruguay
- Cuisine
- Art
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Tourist's budget
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Currency
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Uruguay.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Uruguay for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 3 months
Electricity
220V (50 Hz)
In Uruguay the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F, L sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type F
Type LFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 215 / 231 Ranking | 3 473 730 white 88%, mestizo 8%, black 4% |
Area | 216 / 232 Ranking | 68 thous. mi² It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 207 / 221 Ranking | 78.2 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 75.1women 81.4 |
Median age | 208 / 222 Ranking | 35.5 Average age of population expressed in years.men 33.8women 37.3 |
Population growth | 209 / 224 Ranking | 0.26% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 196 / 210 Ranking | 98.8% Ability to read, write and count.men 98.5%women 99% |
GDP | 183 / 194 Ranking | 22 785 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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