Uruguay Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 176,215 km². |
| Capital: | Montevideo |
| Country Code: | 598 |
| Country Population: | 3,324,460 |
| Credit Cards: | All major credit cards are accepted at most tourists areas. |
| Currency: | Uruguayan peso |
| Departure Tax: | $36USD payable in cash |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 220 - 240V |
| Ethnic Groups: | 86% White, 4% Mestizo, 9% Black and Mulatto |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Southeastern coast of South America |
| Official Language(s): | Uruguayan Spanish ("cocoliche") |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Christian |
| Time Zone: | UYT (UTC-2) |
| Tipping: | Tipping is customary in Uruguay. |
Uruguay Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Uruguay.
Learn about the history and culture of Uruguay, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Uruguay's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Uruguay for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Uruguay vacations today!
Extend Your Trip
After your Uruguay tours, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours. These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.
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