Welcome to Uruguay
History, Beauty, Culture!
So Much Adventure in a Small Package
Although the Oriental Republic of Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America, it is ranked highest for peace, lack of corruption, and freedom of the press. It is also one of the most prosperous countries per capita in Latin America.
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Visiting Colonia del Sacramento with kids
This beautiful and historic city is a popular day trip from Buenos Aires, Argentina. And after exploring it for ourselves, we know why!
What you need to know about travel in Uruguay
- Currency
- Currency in Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso. The average value of the Uruguayan Peso is approximately $0.034 USD. You can check out the current value here.
- Capital
- The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. This city is one of the most vibrant in South America.
- Electricity
- In Uruguay the electrical outlets are C, F, I and L. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Cellular Phone Service
- Cellular phone service is readily available in most urban areas of Uruguay. Most companies have SIM cards compatible with most phones.
- Roads, Driving and Public Transit
- Uruguay is considered to be one of the friendliest countries in Latin America for foreign drivers. Roads are well-maintained and drivers are generally courteous and traffic regulations are well-followed.
- Uruguay with Kids
- Family Travel in Uruguay is relatively safe. Uruguayans are warm and friendly. And families with young children are treated well.
All the best of Family Travel in South America
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Surviving the Cusco to Puno Bus in Peru with Kids
We spent a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley after checking off our bucket list adventure of doing a Machu Picchu tour. Next up on our South America adventure was a visit to Lake Titicaca Peru with kids. […]
What to see at Lake Titicaca with kids
Straddling the borders of Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca has become one of the most famous lakes in the world. And this reputation is justly deserved. With a surface elevation of 3,812 meters (12,507 ft), Lake Titicaca is considered to be the […]
From Bean to Bar at the ChocoMuseo Cusco Peru
The day after exploring Machu Picchu with kids, we spent our day exploring Cusco. It was a beautiful day full of rock sliding and ruins in Sacsayhuaman, eating churros in the main square and dining on tapas in the evening. But throughout […]
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Shrouded in myth and mystery, few places have flared the imagination of explorers and treasure hunters as m what lies beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Guatavita in Colombia. It is rumored that the Muisca Cacique would come to this […]
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