South America
Solo travel in Uruguay
3/5English level
Solo travel in Uruguay
South America's most stable and relaxed country: beaches, small towns, good internet and progressive laws. It is also the region's most expensive, and very quiet outside the December–March summer. The easiest place to start is Montevideo.
Best places in Uruguay for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Colonia del Sacramento | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Punta del Este | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Punta del Diablo | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Uruguay
- Hoja de identidad provisoria (gub.uy)
- Speedtest Global Index: Uruguay
- World Bank open data
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