Uruguay
country · Uruguay
Overview
Uruguay is a country in South America, with its capital at Montevideo.
Key facts
| Country | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Currency | UYU |
About the country
Uruguay lies in South America.
Its capital is Montevideo.
Practical information
You will pay in UYU (Peso).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Uruguay. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Uruguay
Bigger destinations to explore in Uruguay include Montevideo, Salto, Paysandú, Rivera, Colonia del Sacramento, Melo, Artigas, Mercedes, Canelones and Tacuarembó. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Uruguay, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Uruguay
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Getting around Uruguay
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.