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Chic beach resort Punta del Este, the cobbled colonial port of Colonia and easygoing Montevideo β€” Uruguay is South America's relaxed, safe and stylish corner.

Visa-free πŸ“… Best: Dec–Mar (summer) πŸ’΅ $95/day avg
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Capital
Montevideo
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Currency
Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
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Language
Spanish
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Best time
Dec–Mar (summer)
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$45 – $320
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Montevideo (MVD)
Overview

Why travellers love Uruguay

Montevideo's rambla and markets, Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO old town and the summer beaches of Punta del Este and JosΓ© Ignacio define a Uruguay trip.

It's one of the continent's safest and most laid-back countries.

Where to go

Top places in Uruguay

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Montevideo

Montevideo

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Rambla, markets and tango roots.

CityCulture
Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento

πŸ—“ 1 day

Cobbled UNESCO colonial port.

HistoryRomance
Punta del Este

Punta del Este

πŸ—“ 2 days

Chic beaches and nightlife.

BeachNightlife
JosΓ© Ignacio

JosΓ© Ignacio

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Boho-luxe beach village.

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Plan day by day

Uruguay itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Montevideo β†’ Colonia del Sacramento β†’ Punta del Este
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$225 – $1,600
1–2

Montevideo

Rambla, markets and tango roots.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
3–4

Colonia del Sacramento

Cobbled UNESCO colonial port.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Romance
5

Punta del Este

Chic beaches and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
Route
Montevideo β†’ Colonia del Sacramento β†’ Punta del Este β†’ JosΓ© Ignacio
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$315 – $2,240
1–2

Montevideo

Rambla, markets and tango roots.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
3–4

Colonia del Sacramento

Cobbled UNESCO colonial port.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Romance
5–6

Punta del Este

Chic beaches and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
7

JosΓ© Ignacio

Boho-luxe beach village.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Relax
Route
Montevideo β†’ Colonia del Sacramento β†’ Punta del Este β†’ JosΓ© Ignacio
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$450 – $3,200
1–3

Montevideo

Rambla, markets and tango roots.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ City Β· Culture
4–6

Colonia del Sacramento

Cobbled UNESCO colonial port.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Romance
7–8

Punta del Este

Chic beaches and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
9–10

JosΓ© Ignacio

Boho-luxe beach village.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
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Visa & entry

Uruguay visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
N/A
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Most Western nationalities enter visa-free for 90 days. Always verify with the official Uruguay immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Uruguay visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Uruguay budget guide

Budget

$45/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Uruguay budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Uruguay

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Punta del Este

Beaches and the iconic 'Fingers' sculpture.

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Colonia old town

Cobblestones on the RΓ­o de la Plata.

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Asado & markets

Mercado del Puerto grills.

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Montevideo rambla

A long seafront promenade.

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Tannat wine country

Vineyards near the capital.

Blog

Uruguay travel articles

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