Is Uruguay safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Uruguay for female travelers?
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based on 6 experiences from female travelers
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, 2023Montevideo, Solo travel
I went alone for a weekend to Montevideo from Buenos Aires and it was wonderful. It's a very peaceful city. I visited a Sunday market, walked along the riverbank and drank mate. It was charming. And very easy, thanks to the use of the Buquebus ferry. I didn't feel unsafe at all.
Posted: May 1, 2023Uruguay, Family travel
I was in Uruguay in June and I spent five days in Montevideo with my parents. We took a one-day trip to the city of Colonia, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montevideo reminded me of Madrid, both the landmarks and the people - conservative, nice and helpful. I took a really nice tango lesson, ate some amazing paella and walked along Las Ramblas. Uruguay is one of the more expensive countries in Latin America, especially when it comes to clothing and meals. However, our Airbnb was inexpensive, as were the taxis.
Posted: May 1, 2023How safe is Uruguay for women?
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Based on 17 local experiences
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Based on 17 local experiences
Uruguay
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, 2025Uruguay
I feel like it depends. As a 20 year old woman I would never go outside alone after dark, you should always be with someone you know and trust even more if you’re going out to drink. It also depends on the area that you are but still you should always keep an eye out cause robberies are pretty common.
Posted: June 16, 2025Montevideo
I don’t recommend being aline at night. During the day its fine and people are very nice. Ask locals for directions and if you are unsure go inside a store or anything you can find. If you are a solo female traveler try to stay in a group or avoid being alone at night.
Posted: May 25, 2025Safety in Uruguay
