Section 02 · 11 guides
Travel Tips
Guides 11
Digital Nomad Guide to Uruguay: Visa, Wifi & Coworking (2026)
A digital nomad's guide to Uruguay: residency and visa options, fast Antel fiber, Montevideo coworking, where to live, monthly costs and honest drawbacks.
Backpacking Uruguay: The Budget Guide (2026)
A budget guide to backpacking Uruguay: a west-to-east route, hostel and bus costs, eating cheap, free things to do, and a realistic daily budget.
Health, Vaccines & Travel Insurance for Uruguay (2026)
Travel insurance, vaccines and staying healthy in Uruguay: why cover matters, safe tap water, Montevideo hospitals, pharmacies and a sensible medical kit.
Language in Uruguay: Do You Need Spanish? (2026)
Spanish, the Rioplatense accent and voseo, how much English you'll actually find, Portunol on the Brazilian border, and the phrases worth learning.
What to Pack for Uruguay, Season by Season (2026)
A practical, season-by-season Uruguay packing list: layering for the rambla wind, beach and city clothes, plug types and voltage, and what to skip.
Uruguay SIM Cards & eSIMs: Staying Connected (2026)
Staying connected in Uruguay: Antel, Movistar and Claro compared, how to buy a prepaid SIM or eSIM, data prices, coverage and an honest do-you-need-it take.
Money in Uruguay: Pesos, Cards, ATMs & the Tourist VAT Discount (2026)
How money works in Uruguay: the peso and the US dollar, cards and ATMs, the automatic tourist VAT discount, tipping norms and changing money.
Uruguay Visa & Entry Requirements by Nationality (2026)
Uruguay's entry rules explained: who gets 90 days visa-free, who needs a visa, passport validity, extensions, and arriving by air, ferry or overland.
Is Uruguay Expensive? Real Trip Costs & Daily Budgets (2026)
What a trip to Uruguay really costs: honest daily budgets, sample prices, why it runs pricey for the region, and how to keep your spending down.
Is Uruguay Safe? A Clear-Eyed Guide for Travelers (2026)
An honest, first-hand look at how safe Uruguay really is — crime, scams, which Montevideo areas to watch, transport and beach safety, and practical tips.