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🇺🇾 SafeIs Uruguay Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Uruguay
Travel verdict: Uruguay is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in South America. It is a comfortable destination for most travelers. The scores and risks below say why.
Safety Scores
Key Risks
- Petty theft in Montevideo's Old City and bus terminals
- Opportunistic theft at beach resorts during summer
- Minor flooding during heavy rainy season
Travel Verdict: Uruguay is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in South America. It is a comfortable destination for most travelers.
Exercise normal caution; avoid isolated areas after dark
Good healthcare in Montevideo; travel insurance still recommended
Cards widely accepted; ATMs available throughout the country
Emergency: 911; English assistance available in tourist areas
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