Uruguay travel details 🇺🇾
Uruguay has a population of 3M with main currency as Uruguayan Peso. The languages spoken are Spanish. Uruguay travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Uruguay. Internet speed in Uruguay is on average 6.2 Mbps.In Uruguay you drive on the right side.
Uruguay travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
You no longer require a COVID-19 (PCR) test and proof of vaccination to enter Uruguay. You must have comprehensive travel insurance on arrival.
We now advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Uruguay.
Issue Date : Feb 27, 2023
Uruguay weather
Uruguay essential details
Plugs
Uruguay uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type F and Type L.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Money in Uruguay
Currencies
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso (symbol: $), code UYU.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 pesos. Peso is subdivided into 100 centésimos. Coins come in denominations of 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pesos.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Uruguay. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Uruguay
Internet
Internet speed in Uruguay is on average 6.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Uruguay is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 295.08 UYU, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Antel, Claro or Movistar. Uruguay uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Uruguay upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Uruguay, dial +, then 598 (the country code for Uruguay), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Uruguay, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2123 .
Driving in Uruguay
Road rules
In Uruguay you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas, 75-90 km/h (46-55 mph) on undivided highways, 90-110 km/h (55-68 mph) on motorways and 90-110 km/h (55-68 mph) on expressways.
Emergecy
Police
191
Ambulance
195
Fire department
190
Uruguay map
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