
South America's most progressive and stable country. Punta del Este beaches, excellent wine, and mate culture.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥253,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (90 days).
Spanish is official. English limited but growing.
Buses for intercity. Taxis and ride-hailing in Montevideo. Ferry to Buenos Aires.
Cards accepted in cities. Uruguayan Peso. Cash in smaller towns.
Temperate climate. Very safe by South American standards. Mate tea is a national obsession. Asado culture like Argentina.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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