FAQ

Reach Montevideo directly by plane or ferry from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We suggest planning to fly into Carrasco Airport (Main Airport in Uruguay). The airport is located about 30-40 minutes from the recommended hotels (see Accommodation section). Book tickets in advance, (3-4 months apart), prices might be very high closer to the date. Major airlines like American Airlines, Latam, COPA Airlines, Iberia, Aireuropa have direct flights to Montevideo from Miami (US) or Madrid (Spain). Latam and COPA offers good internal connections in Latin America. If you're coming from Europe, you'll have roughly 5 hours of difference and the travel time is about 12 hours. We suggest planning to arrive by Wednesday (2nd of April), or earlier, so you will have time to recover from the jetlag, get to know Montevideo and make yourself familiar with Uruguayan culture. If you're coming from Canada/US, the time difference is 1h for EST which would make for less adjustment needed due to jetlag.

Yes! When you present your passport or overseas ID in Uruguay, you do not pay VAT on accommodation. Also, when you use a foreign credit or debit card in Uruguay you get 9% VAT deducted from restaurant bills and car hire. See all the details in this article

While some may be concerned with safety in Uruguay, it's relatively safe. Of course, as in any location, how safe it is depending on where you go. That said, as a tourist we recommend you move around well-known tourist destinations and neighbourhoods. In general staying in hotels and Airbnbs in Montevideo around Punta Carretas, Pocitos, Pocitos Nuevo, or other cities like Punta del Este or Colonia are very safe as are the areas with the most tourists. More information in this article.

It's very close. We recommend three options: 1. Request Uber. The city center is 20 minutes away by Uber. Uber is available in all the major cities of the country. 2. Take an Airport taxi, while they are more expensive they are safe and right in the door when you arrive. 3. Rent a car. This is convenient if you plan to drive around multiple cities throughout the following days.

The currency is Uruguayan pesos. Today, the conversion rate is about 40 UY pesos to 1 USD. Most places accept credit card. There are also a few places that only accept cash so we would suggest visiting an ATM (BROU or Santander) upon arrival and having some cash on you. Currency exchange at the airport is not recommended as they have more expensive rates. If you need so, you can exchange money at a Mall, in Montevideo (e.g. Punta Carretas Shopping).

We highly suggest staying at one of the recommended hotels as we can negotiate discounts for those rooms mentioning the Wedding. Alternatively, if this is not a good fit for you, you may book your own accommodation. We recommend you stay in the surroundings of the recommended hotels in Punta Carretas, Pocitos, Pocitos Nuevo neighbourhoods, that are nearby the Rambla (waterfront) as are the safest neighbourhoods and they have nice views. There are many options on Airbnb as well as other boutique hotels nearby. Just let us know so we can advise you!

For Canadian, US and European Citizens: Uruguay, including other major LATAM countries do not require a visa. For Indian citizens: Uruguay requires Indian passport holders to apply for a visa which generally takes 2-3 weeks. For nearby countries of Argentina, Brazil, there is a similar procedure. For Peru and Mexico, Indian nationals who hold a valid US visa do not require a separate visa for visiting. In any case, we recommend you check the following website when planning your trip: https://embassyofuruguay.us/

Yes. Uruguay is the only country in Latin America that has achieved quasi-universal coverage of access to safe drinking water supply and adequate sanitation. Water service quality is considered good, with practically all localities in Uruguay receiving disinfected water on a continuous basis. More information here