Travel tips for Uruguay - what to prepare in advance and what to obey

2. 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.
3. 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.
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5. 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.
6. 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.
8. In case of health problems during a vacation in Uruguay, tourists do not need to be worried about budget breaking medical bills because medical services are free for locals and tourists. Only dentist services are paid in Uruguay.
9. Uruguay is famous as one of the safest countries in Latin America. Tourists can explore Uruguayan cities at night and not worry about potential troubles. However, vacationers should keep an eye on their belongings in crowded areas and markets because there is always a risk of falling a victim to pickpockets.
10. In Uruguay, tourists can pay with local currency, peso, and American dollars. Numerous banks and exchange offices offer currency exchange, but exchange offices charge a commission for their services. In luxurious restaurants and boutiques, it is possible to pay with a credit card. However, tourists will hardly find companies that accept credit card payments outside the capital.
11. Tipping is encouraged in local restaurants. A reward of 10% of the total is enough. It is not usual to leave tips in cafes and beaches. Porters and baggage men in airports will be grateful for 5-10 peso for their services. As a rule, locals do not leave tips in the taxi, so this is not necessary. If you want to thank the driver, simply round up the total to the nearest convenient sum.
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13. Do not forget to fasten safety belts when driving a car in Uruguay. It is also necessary to follow the speed rules on different roads of the country. A failure to follow these rules is subject to large fines. It is also better to park cars on paid parking lots.
14. Smoking is prohibited in public areas in Uruguay. Tourists smoking in public areas will have to pay really big fines. If this happens in a venue like a restaurant or café, there will be fines for both the smoker and owner of the venue.
15. During a vacation in Uruguay, tourists definitely need to try several dishes and drinks of the local cuisine. First of all, these are Asado – grilled meat with special Salmuera sauce, Filete Uruguayo, Chivito sandwiches, and Medio cocktail that contains champagne and white wine in equal proportions. Of course, it would be a mistake not to mention internationally famous mate tea that locals drink from calabaza, a special vessel made of gourd.

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