Uruguay travel guide: Tips + Itinerary

By Joan Torres 1 Comments Last updated on July 13, 2026 Uruguay might be one of the least visited countries in the Americas. Squeezed between Brazil and Argentina, it is a small, mostly flat country that lacks the dramatic landscapes and iconic attractions found elsewhere on the continent. To be honest, I didn’t have big expectations on Uruguay. However, I firmly believe that every country in the world has something to offer, and Uruguay is a good example of that. This is a country where life is taken slowly, where people spend hours chatting over a cup of mate, where rural traditions are still very much alive, and where the best you can do is simply wandering around, talking to locals and just enjoying your day. That’s essentially what I did in Uruguay. This travel guide is based on that experience and includes practical travel tips, recommendations, and a suggested one-week itinerary for exploring Uruguay. In this travel guide for Uruguay, you will find: 🪪 How to get a visa for Uruguay A visa is not required to travel to Uruguay. Upon arrival, all you’ll get is a friendly entry stamp in your passport (although sometimes not even that), which allows you to stay in the country for ...