Uruguay
Uruguay gives us 18 places: 9 nature and walks, 4 museums and 2 cultural sites.
1Destination
2Family attractions
1Type of day out
Quick facts about Uruguay
Best time to visitAugust – May
CurrencyUruguayan peso
Time zoneUTC−3
PaymentBring cash
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #34)
1Top family destinations in Uruguay
2Things to do in Uruguay
Tours & tickets in Uruguay
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Travel essentials for Uruguay
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3Practical essentials
Dish to tryChivito
CapitalMontevideo
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko, AS/NZS 3112, Type L
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number911
Calling code+598
Daylight10–14 hours of daylight
Population3,444,263
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
4Plan your trip to Uruguay
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko, AS/NZS 3112, Type L
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +598
5Uruguay with kids – highlights
Why families love Uruguay
Chuy and Maldonado have 2 places each and everywhere else 1. Comfortable months are wide, running jan through may and again aug through oct, which is a generous window for a small country.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelBring cash · English: moderate
Food to tryChivito
So much to see2 family attractions in 1 destination
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
6Popular searches about Uruguay
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