Uruguay Travel Planning & Travel Tips

Americans living in or visiting Uruguay are encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy obtain updated information on travel and security within Uruguay .

U.S. Embassy in Uruguay
Lauro Müller 1776
Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (+598 2) 1770-2000
Fax: (+598 2) 1770-2128

U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call 1770-2222
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 1770-2311
Outside of Uruguay: 011-598-2-1770-2222/2311

Climate:

Uruguay has average temperatures ranging from 59° F in the coldest month of June to 77° F in the warmest month of January. It has a temperate climate, with 120 to 180 sunny days a year and an average of 41 inches of rainfall. Average rain is higher in the northern region at an average of 50 inches.

Calling Internationally:

To call Uruguay from the United States, dial the international prefix, 011; then Uruguay’s country code, 598; and then dial the actual phone number.

Electricity:

Electricity in Uruguay is 220, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Uruguay with a device that does not accept 220 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Outlets in Uruguay generally accept: Type C, two-pin unearthed plug; Type I, two flat blade with one flat grounded blade plug; Type F, two-pin with two earth clips plug; or a Type L plug - two round pins with one round grounding pin in between. If your plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.

Travel Insurance for Uruguay Trips:

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