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Uruguay information
โน๏ธย General Information about Uruguay
About Uruguay
Uruguay uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type F and Type L.
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
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 centรฉsimos. Coins come in denominations of 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pesos.
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 โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
๐ย What time is it in Uruguay?
04:46:17
๐ย Do I need visa for Uruguay?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Uruguay
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Uruguay?
Temperatures in Uruguay (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Uruguay
๐ย What regulations are in Uruguay?
Health information
Import and export information
Import regulations
Tobacco:4 cartons of cigarettes
Other items:Passengers travelling by air or sea from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay, may import goods up to a value of US$300. This may not be used more than once a month.
Other items:Passengers travelling by air or sea from countries other than the countries listed above may import goods up to a value of US$500. This may be used once a year.
Other items:Passengers travelling by land from any country may import goods up to a value of US$150.
Other items:Travellers under the age of 18 may import half of the above quantities.
Other items:Medication for personal use.
Other items:Personal electronics.
Narcotic drugs.
Pornographic material.
Domestic animals.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Uruguay, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) is spread by the faeces of insects found in Uruguay. For further information, please visit the CDCChagas Disease Advice.