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Ciudad Vieja
sightseeingHistoric center with Plaza Independencia and port market.
Pocitos
beachBeach neighborhood with Rambla promenade and cafes.
Punta Carretas
localUpscale area with lighthouse, mall, and coastal views.
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faq.subtitle Montevideo
Most nationalities visa-free for 90 days - US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia. Stamp on arrival. Very easy entry. Can extend at immigration. One of easiest South American entries.
Yes, but only for residents! Tourists cannot legally buy. Pharmacies sell to registered Uruguayan citizens only. Personal use decriminalized but purchasing as tourist is gray area. Don't count on it for your trip.
Uruguayans drink mate everywhere - streets, buses, beaches, offices. Carry thermos and gourd all day. Sharing mate is social bonding. You'll see everyone with it. Try it! Bitter green tea, acquired taste. National obsession.
Smaller, calmer, safer, cheaper. Less grand architecture but more livable. Easy ferry connection (1-3 hours). Many combine both - Montevideo for relaxation, Buenos Aires for culture. Similar food, language, but different vibe.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Montevideo
Walk the Rambla - 22km waterfront promenade! Best at sunset. Locals jog, drink mate, watch waves. From Ciudad Vieja to Carrasco. Montevideo's soul. Free, beautiful, quintessentially Uruguayan experience.
Eat at Mercado del Puerto - historic market hall with parrilla restaurants. Best beef in Uruguay! Order asado, mollejas, morcilla. Saturday most atmospheric. Expensive but essential. Where locals celebrate weekends.
Take ferry to Buenos Aires - Buquebus or Colonia Express. 1 hour to Colonia (charming UNESCO town), 3 hours direct to BA. Book online. Easy day trip or continue to Argentina. Scenic river crossing.
Try chivito - Uruguay's national sandwich. Steak, ham, cheese, egg, bacon, mayo in a bun. Heart attack delicious. Available everywhere. Also: milanesa, empanadas, dulce de leche everything. Beef culture like Argentina.
Weather
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
300 - 600 $U
~450 $
Mid-range
800 - 1,800 $U
~1,300 $
Fine dining
2,500 - 6,000 $U
~4,250 $
Street Food
Local dish
150 - 400 $U
~275 $
Drinks
Coffee
100 - 200 $U
~150 $
Local beer
150 - 300 $U
~225 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
50 - 100 $U
~75.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
600 - 1,200 $U / night
~900 $
Guesthouse
2,000 - 4,000 $U / night
~3,000 $
Hotel 3★
5,000 - 10,000 $U / night
~7,500 $
Hotel 5★
12,000 - 30,000 $U / night
~21,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Mercado PagoPedidosYa Pay
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Cards increasingly preferred! Credit cards 54% of e-commerce. Cash still important for markets, small vendors. Mix of traditional and modern payments.
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Peso (UYU). E-commerce payments 2025: Credit card 54%, Bank transfers 15%, Debit card 14%, Digital wallet 11%, Cash 3%. Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in cities, stores, online. Cash still key for daily transactions, informal markets. Mercado del Puerto cash-preferred. Rambla coastal promenade card-friendly. BROU, Santander, Itaú ATMs widespread. Stable South American economy. Tango culture, mate tea!
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10%
10% expected in restaurants. Hotel staff $1-2 USD or 50-100 UYU. Round up for taxis.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Montevideo is South America's safest capital. Very low crime, walk anywhere. Progressive, secular society. Some petty theft in Ciudad Vieja - normal precautions. Feels European. Locals extremely friendly and helpful.