Entry
Mercosur citizens enter with a national ID, no visa, for up to 90 days.
Coming to Uruguay
Visiting Uruguay
Entry with an ID card, VAT refunds for tourists and 660 km of coast to choose from.
VAT refund
Foreign tourists paying with a foreign card get 22% back on accommodation and restaurants.
Best time
December to March for the beach; April to November for the city, the countryside and the prices.
Getting around
Intercity buses are good and cheap. A car only pays off for the Rocha coast and the interior.