Safety info for Uruguay:
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Uruguay
Started by CardiffChris · 13 Mar 2026 · 1116 views
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100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:33
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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23 Mar 2026 at 20:41
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:48
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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