Is Uruguay safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Maria
Portugal
Colonia del Sacramento, Couple travel
Had a lovely time here! Super calm and walkable city, with lots of options to eat healthy. Not too many beaches, but I had a great time visiting historical sites, enjoying the weather and calm atmosphere of the city, as well as some hikes
Posted: April 4, 2026Experienced: February, 2026
Clémence
Spain
Montevideo, Solo travel
Montevideo is a cute city, which city center really kept the vibes of the Spanish colonial architecture era. If you go there, try to check on a "Murga" or a "Candombe" show, both are really worth it! I felt extremely safe there
Posted: February 26, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
Gabrielle
Brazil
Cabo Polonio, Solo travel
Cabo Polonio is a beautiful place, very pleasant. Beautiful and with very kind people. We had a great experience. We went with 3 people and rented a small house without electricity. We cooked in the house and had a great time. I recommend this trip!
Posted: June 27, 2024
Al
Chile
Cabo Polonio, Solo travel
Cabo Polonio is a unique place in the world. It's a highly isolated beach that lacks electricity, making internet access difficult, and it presents a real opportunity to disconnect from the pace of modern life. It's a beautiful place with the most stunning sunsets I've ever seen. It's very safe and also a great destination for solo travel because all the people are very friendly, and it's easy to make friends. I highly recommend visiting Uruguay, especially Cabo Polonio.
Posted: December 27, 2023How safe is Uruguay for women?
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coqui
Montevideo
Montevideo is a safe city if u know where to walk, at day is ok no matter what neighborhood u are in, but at night this certain spot if u go there u really gotta be extra careful with your surroundings
Posted: January 10, 2026Uruguay
I feel very safe here :) Most of the time I spend my time at a volunteer, but when I went for some tasks in bigger cities, I feel save, also when I leave the Tourist places. The people are friendly and helpful all the time I need some help or ask for the way or anything:)
Posted: October 12, 2025
Bel
Uruguay
Uruguay is a safe place in general to travel. People is friendly and tourists are welcome any time. You should visit Montevideo, Colonia, Maldonado and Rocha, our best destinations. You won’t regret it.
Posted: August 4, 2025Montevideo
Quite safe in populated areas and during the day; in more outlying neighborhoods and at night it becomes a bit less safe, although pickpockets are present all day and everywhere. At night or in more remote or dangerous places, you could experience a more violent robbery. Regarding sexual violence, it is not one of the main crimes committed, but that doesn't mean it can't happen, especially at night.
Posted: July 19, 2025Safety in Uruguay
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Estefani
Montevideo
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I'm new here, I'm from Uruguay, and I'm currently traveling through Europe. Beyond finding accommodation, I'd like to spend some time with women from different cultures. I only speak Spanish, and I understand a little English, Portuguese, and Italian, but I can't speak or understand them all.
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Florencia
Montevideo
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Im Flor, 30 years old from Uruguay. I did my first solo trip in July, I went to Italy and it was perfect!! Its addictive!!!
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