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Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo · South America
Uruguay — relaxed, safe, often called the Switzerland of South America.
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Safety
Safe Safety summary
Uruguay — relaxed, safe, often called the Switzerland of South America.
Best time to visit
Dec–Mar
Visa & entry
90 days visa-free for many passports.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from Uruguay.
Sky Airline
H2
JetSmart
JA
LATAM
LA
Iberia
IB
Travel tips
- Use Uber/Didi/Cabify in big cities
- Drink bottled or filtered water
- Carry small change; cash still rules in markets
Common scams & risks
- ATM skimming — use bank-lobby ATMs only
- Express kidnappings: don't flag street taxis at night
- Distraction theft on city buses
Best cities to visit
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