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Montevideo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay.

Montevideo · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityMontevideo+15°CClear night · sunrise 06:41 AMupdated 10:27 PM
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Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime . Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime . Crime is most common in these departments: Montevideo Canelones Maldonado Rivera Violent crime occurs across the country. Crimes include homicide, armed robbery, carjacking and theft. These crimes can happen at any time and have affected U.S. citizens.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport MVD17 km from the centre
Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport PDP100 km from the centre
Santa Teresita Airport SST188 km from the centre
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