Uruguay is a year-round destination. However, most first-time visitors want to experience Uruguay’s coast, which has some of Latin America’s top beach destinations.

Jose Ignacio, our favorite beach town in Uruguay, is in high demand from December to February. Some of the top hotels and villas are booked a year in advance for that season.

After Carnival, the movida (high season) ends, superstars vanish, and the town returns to its quaint natural rhythm of surf and sunsets.

Most of Uruguay’s vineyards harvest their grapes during March and into April. The fruits of these efforts can be enjoyed year-round.

The shoulder season months of March and April, as well as October and November, offer a more tranquil scene and mild climates. Travel in these months pairs well with extensions to Brazil and Argentina.

Want to know which options are right for your Uruguay vacation? Since 2006, we’ve been helping travelers of all sorts (e.g. adventurous singles, honeymoon and empty-nest couples, families with young children, and multi-generational families) explore Uruguay in style. Speak with one of the Uruguay travel experts at LANDED today. 801.582.2100.

Spanish is the official and predominant language in Uruguay. English is spoken in locations frequented by foreign visitors.

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What to pack for your trip to Uruguay depends on which destinations you’ll visit, how long you’ll be away, what you’ll be doing in Uruguay, and the time of year.

Still, here are some essentials to help you get started:

• Passport. Lock the original in the hotel safe and keep a copy (say, a photo of the passport’s photo page) with you at all times.
• US cash in small denominations (clean, un-torn bills). US dollars are happily accepted throughout Uruguay, and may help you obtain better prices at shops.
• Airline flight information
• Sun protection (sunblock, sunhat, & sunglasses)
• Credit & ATM cards. ATM’s are available and major credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and hotels. Please confirm your travel dates and destinations with your card issuers before you leave the country. 
• Camera, batteries, & data cards (or film, if your hands are occasionally scented by fixer or selenium)
• Insect repellant & antihistamine (anti-itch) spray if you’re headed to the tropical north
• Prescription medications
• Synthetic fleece pullover or other warm layer for cool evenings on the coast
• Swimwear
• Daypack or small backpack
• Light, informal clothing for dining and hotel or in cities (it’s amazing how versatile a charcoal grey sweater can be)
• Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
• Electrical adapters. Uruguayan electricity is officially 220V 50Hz. Many sockets have no ground pin. Uruguay generally use plug types C and I. Some sockets accept US plugs. Beware – this does not mean that these sockets deliver the US standard 110 volts. Make sure that your equipment can handle 220 volts; irreparable damage and even fire can result. Most laptop power adapters and many portable electronics chargers are designed to work on dual voltage; check the specifications for your equipment to be sure.

Most of our clients leave the travel logistics to us. Doesn’t that sound better? Speak with one of our Uruguay travel experts today, at 801.582.2100. We can assist you through all the stages of your travel—from travel planning and booking to your return flight.

Uruguay is generally quite safe; however, common-sense precautions are still important. Bag snatchers and pickpockets target public transportation hubs and tourist areas. As a general rule, you should not be out in the streets alone after dark. Stay in well-lit areas and be aware of your surroundings. Most incidents occur in the street. Keep your travel documents (e.g. passports) in the hotel safe or concealed in a zippered pocket. Leave that flashy wristwatch at home or in the hotel security box.

Want to know which options are right for your Uruguay vacation? Speak with one of our Uruguay travel planning experts today, at 801.582.2100.