Safety update for Uruguay based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Generally safe for tourists in main areas.
Common Risks:
- Taxi overcharging — always use app-based rides
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Motorcycle taxi accidents — wear a helmet
Areas to Avoid:
Tourist areas are generally safe but stay alert.
Police Situation:
Police checkpoints are common — carry ID.
Stay safe out there.
Common scams in Uruguay and how to avoid them
Started by BristolBen · 20 Mar 2026 · 1201 views
Posts: 1,906
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Bristol, UK
20 Mar 2026 at 18:44
Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,926
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Liverpool, UK
21 Mar 2026 at 18:44
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Boston, MA
22 Mar 2026 at 23:44
First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was so much more efficient. Experience makes all the difference.
0
Posts: 1,924
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Austin, TX
23 Mar 2026 at 05:44
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
Austin Alex — Austin, TX
0
Posts: 1,894
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ
24 Mar 2026 at 06:44
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ
0
Posts: 1,924
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Austin, TX
25 Mar 2026 at 08:08
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
Austin Alex — Austin, TX
0
Posts: 1,951
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
25 Mar 2026 at 11:08
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
0
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Newark, NJ
25 Mar 2026 at 15:08
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
0
Posts: 1,926
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Liverpool, UK
25 Mar 2026 at 20:08
Quick question — how was the transport?
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK
0
Posts: 1,894
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ
26 Mar 2026 at 01:08
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ
0
Posts: 1,848
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Sydney, Australia
26 Mar 2026 at 01:08
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia
0
Posts: 1,905
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Manchester, UK
26 Mar 2026 at 04:44
Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
0
Posts: 1,832
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Edmonton, Canada
26 Mar 2026 at 07:08
Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights
0
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Leeds, UK
26 Mar 2026 at 07:44
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK
0
Posts: 1,837
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
26 Mar 2026 at 14:08
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
San Diego, CA | Member since 2024
0
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Newark, NJ
27 Mar 2026 at 00:08
Quick question — how was the transport?
0
Posts: 1,860
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Melbourne, Australia
27 Mar 2026 at 01:08
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
27 Mar 2026 at 05:08
Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Houston, TX
27 Mar 2026 at 10:44
Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?
Texas Heat — Houston, TX
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV
27 Mar 2026 at 21:08
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
0