Discover why a tour in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile is incomplete without a stay in the charming estancias and haciendas that these countries are known for.
What you need to know before traveling to Uruguay
What are the top things to consider for an Uruguay vacation? From language, communication, adapters you need and tipping, find all the answers in our Uruguay travel guide.
Health information and insurance
There are no required vaccinations for Uruguay. Your country’s government may have its own vaccination regulations and recommendations. Be sure your routine vaccinations are up-to-date: influenza, chickenpox (or varicella), polio, measles/mumps/ rubella (MMR) and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT).
We highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance for your trip. While Enchanting Travels does not provide travel insurance or endorse any particular insurance provider, several of our past guests have used Travel Guard. Visit travelguard.com. Affordable and locally produced medicines are available in most areas.
We also advise you to purchase international travel health insurance, should you fall ill during your trip or require medical help or hospitalization.
For more information, please check with your government website her: cdc.gov/travel
Language
Spanish is the official language in Uruguay and nearly 99% of the population speak it. You will find that most people speak and understand English in major cities such as Montevideo and Punta del Este. Use of English is less common outside of major tourist destinations.
Currency and cards
The Uruguayan Peso is the official currency of Uruguay and the symbol for this is $U.
Even though US dollars are accepted by some tourist establishments, you should always carry local currency, preferably in smaller denominations. Euros will be accepted for exchange; however Australian and Canadian dollars and Great Britain Pounds are generally not widely accepted for exchange. Due to higher inflation rates, actual exchange rates may vary.
Visa is the most widely accepted credit card in Uruguay, followed by MasterCard. American Express and Diners Club are also accepted occasionally in Uruguay. While ATMs are readily available everywhere in larger cities, they are less common in rural areas. In remote areas ATMs use the Plus (Visa), Cirrus (Maestro / MasterCard) or Link Systems that will accept your debit card.
ATMs are called cajero automático in Uruguay.
Tipping
While tipping is not always expected, it is quite common especially in the major tourist destinations of Uruguay. It is perfectly alright to tip 10% of the bill at restaurants however, if you are particularly pleased with your meal, you can always tip more!
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History
From Portuguese and Spanish colonization and Napoleonic wars, Uruguay has come a long way on the path of growth and stability. Discover its history!
Culture
A history of colonization, the presence of African slaves, and European immigration, have contributed to creating a strong cultural heritage unique to this nation.
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With its reputation of being the playground of the rich and famous, the country offers fine restaurants and world class cuisine by the plentiful!
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What Our Guests Say
Our Enchanting Travels trip to Argentina and Uruguay was simply lovely. The itinerary was put together cooperatively, catering to our limited time and desired stops. The transfers were flawless. The drivers were superior, in our case, not only driving safely, but answering so many questions. The guides were excellent, which is perhaps to be expected since they have to study for 3 or 4 years in order to earn tour guide status. Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Delicious breakfasts were included at all hotels. It was so nice to have a local contact to assist us. In one instance, we lost a wallet, and our contact helped us track down where we had left it and arranged for it to be returned. We wanted to see where an ancestor was buried in the British Cemetery in Buenos Aires, and Enchanting Travels located the burial plot and wove that stop into our tour. These are examples of the excellent service we received.
Laura Bobbera
USA
Incredible agency that pulled together an incredible trip with thoughtful details. Everyone’s seamless and safe, letting me fully enjoy the adventure. The price was 100% worth it!
Adriana Davila
Canada
We had another excellent trip with Enchanting Travels. All of the recommendations for hotels, car rentals, and guides were spot on. Our trip coordinator, Claudia was extremely helpful when we left a passport back at the hotel.
Lillian Martin
USA
Outstanding locations, hotels, perfect amount of time in each country. We had a wonderful time. No hassles just great memories. Great job Enchanting Travels!
Debbie Ganley
USA
My husband and I booked a trip to South America through Enchanting Travels. We had a great time! They coordinated everything perfectly. I would definitely recommend them and I will use them in the future.
Olga Alavanou
USA
This trip was so well organized and enjoyable that we would highly recommend it to anyone. The tour guides, chauffeurs and activities were outstanding. We will definitely consider Enchanting Travels when visiting other parts of the world. Every day of our trip was amazing!
Linda Pickard
USA