Currency
The currency in Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU), symbolised by $
Time Zone
Uruguay operates on Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), which is GMT-3
Weather
Uruguay has a mild, temperate climate. Summer temperatures average 25°C to 30°C, while winter temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C
Top things to see & do
Explore Montevideo’s historic Ciudad Vieja, wander the UNESCO-listed streets of Colonia del Sacramento, relax along the Atlantic coast in places like Punta del Este, and enjoy Uruguay’s rolling pampas countryside
Top local cuisine to try
Enjoy traditional asado (barbecued meats), sample chivito—Uruguay’s famous steak sandwich—and finish with dulce de leche desserts, a national favourite enjoyed in cakes, pastries and alfajores