TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(UYU)
Uruguayan peso |
| Electrical |
220 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 598, City Code, Autodromo 2+6D, Canelon Chico 33+5D,
San Jose 34+5D |
Climate
/ Clothing
Uruguay's climate is generally temperate year-round. The summer
months are from December to March when it gets quite hot along
the coast. If you travel at this time of the year, bring sunscreen.
Winter is from June until September. The weather is mild although
it gets cool in the hills.
Language
Spanish is the official language of Uruguay.
Currency
The official currency is the Peso Uruguayo. U.S. Dollars and travelers
checks may be exchanged for pesos at cam- bios and banks. Major
credit cards are accepted in better hotels and restaurants.
Shopping
Uruguay's best buys include suede jackets, amethyst jewelry, antiques
and paintings. The cuisine features great beef dishes including
chivito (seasoned steak sandwiches) and hungaras (spicy sausage).
