Late January is the most expensive time to visit Uruguay. This is the peak season, so there are always many tourists and a few free spaces on local beaches. Vacationers need to be prepared to the fact that the price of all services can be several times higher during the peak season.
Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to visit Uruguay. To enter the country, they only need to fill an application during the flight. Don’t forget to check whether you are eligible for a visa-free entrance.
The majority of Uruguayans speak several foreign languages, so tourists with basic English will not get lost in the country. However, it is always recommended to learn several phrases in the Spanish language that is native for Uruguayans to show respect for the country and its people. Locals will be surely pleased.
Uruguayans are cheerful, trouble-free, and relaxed people. They are friendly and hospitable. Helping a tourist is a pleasure for them. Local people also have nothing against taking photographs with tourists and do not ask money for that. Being in a hurry is not usual in the country, so foreigners do not need to be worried, upset or angry if a local didn’t come in time for a meeting. In Uruguay, almost everyone is a bit late on a regular basis.
To make phone calls to different cities of Uruguay, it is better to use phone booths on the streets or visit a local post office and ask whether they offer this service. As a rule, post offices offer a better quality of connection but charge a higher fee.
Line voltage in Uruguay is usual for many tourists – 220V. Every hotel and accommodation is equipped with usual European style sockets. For tourists, it is always better to check for compatibility all electrical appliances that they plan to take. They can also ask for adapters at hotels or buy them in supermarkets.
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