Practical Information

Getting to Montevideo:

By air

The country’s international airports are served by the world’s main airlines, with regional flights from Buenos Aires, Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Asunción, Panama, Santiago de Chile and Lima. International flights also arrive from the United States and Europe. The new Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo was inaugurated in 2009 and is considered one of the most modern and attractive in the world. From there you have easy access to downtown Montevideo and destinations on the east coast, with direct buses to both points. It is also possible to hire a transfer, take a cab or rent a car at some of the car rental companies located at the airport.

Waterway

Numerous ship and ferry frequencies link Buenos Aires with Montevideo and include the possibility of transferring automobiles. The company Buquebus  offers a direct ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo in approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Climate

In November, the weather in Montevideo is typically warm. The temperatures are comfortable with low of 15 °C (59°F) and high up to 24 °C (76°F). You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Montevideo during the month of November.

Language

The language spoken in Uruguay is Spanish

Money and exchange

Currency: Uruguayan Peso

There are many exchange houses distributed throughout the country. Most of them are open from Monday to Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., but it is also possible to find exchange houses in large shopping malls that are open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The most commonly accepted credit cards are VISA, MasterCard and American Express.

Entry requirements and procedures

Foreign visitors enter the country with a valid passport. For citizens of neighboring countries, an identity card is sufficient.

Citizens of certain countries are required to obtain a visa before entering Uruguay. Travelers should verify the entry requirements according to their nationality before planning their trip.Those who need a visa must apply at the nearest Uruguayan consulate or embassy, submitting the required documentation as indicated by the Uruguayan immigration authorities.

For detailed and updated information, please visit the official website of the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs or contact the nearest Uruguayan consulate.