Uruguay

Uruguay is one of South America's smallest countries and is renowned for its beaches, historic towns and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Montevideo

Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Best time: Oct–Mar

Weather: Temperate; warm summers and mild winters

Top attractions: Montevideo • Colonia del Sacramento • Punta del Este • José Ignacio • Cabo Polonio

Nature: Atlantic beaches • grasslands • wetlands • lagoons • rolling countryside

Quick fact: Uruguay is one of South America's smallest countries and is renowned for its beaches, historic towns and relaxed coastal lifestyle.