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Colonia Del Sacramento

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762
Nomad IndexTM
Rank #762
Cost
Mid-range
Internet
Great
Safety
Caution
Community
Limited

Work

Internet speed

Upload speed39 Mbps
Download speed159 Mbps
Excellent for 4K streaming & large uploads
Reliable Power Grid?
Yes

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · World Bank (power grid reliability) · Last updated April 2026

Tips & Reviews

Timezone Compatibility

UTC -3 (Montevideo)
Great for
EuropeUKLatin AmericaUSA
Okay for
Middle East
Tough for
India
Check for your country

Source: Open-Meteo · Last updated April 2026


Cost of Living

$2,108/month
$1,029
$525
$324
$230

*International flights and trip insurance not included.


Source: Numbeo · World Bank income level classification · Last updated April 2026


Where to stay


Climate

Average Days Per Year Without Rain255
Climate TypeTropical Monsoon

Warm all year with a short rainy season.

Average Daily Temperature

24°
20°
J
25°
20°
F
28°
21°
M
31°
23°
A
32°
25°
M
34°
26°
J
33°
25°
J
34°
26°
A
31°
25°
S
28°
24°
O
27°
23°
N
23°
21°
D
Max Temp
Min Temp
Peak SeasonFeb – May

Most popular · Higher prices

Shoulder SeasonJan, Jun – Aug

Moderate crowds · Fewer tourists

Off SeasonSep – Dec

Less popular · Lower prices

Source: WeatherAPI.com · Last updated April 2026


Getting Around

Walkability

Very Walkable

Public Transport

Basic

Best Way to Move Around

Walking


Safety

Street Safety

Crime LevelModerate42 / 100
Safety at NightHigh61 / 100
Safety During DayVery High83 / 100
Mugging or robbery risk
Low37 / 100
Violent crime risk
Low33 / 100
Theft and vandalism risk
Moderate45 / 100
Corruption
Moderate49 / 100

Source: Numbeo · Updated monthly · Last update: April 2026

Active Alerts

Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1

Source: US State Dept · Refreshed daily

Natural Disaster Alerts
1 active

Separate from travel advisory: active hazard events from global monitoring.

FloodMekong Delta

Feb 18, 2026

elevated

Source: GDACS · Refreshed daily

Health Alerts
1 active

Recent disease outbreak notices from WHO and CDC.

Outbreak alert: Dengue outbreak watch

2 months ago

Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · CDC Travelers' Health · Refreshed daily


Visa

Visa Access for Uruguay

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Source: Passport Index (passportindex.org). Informational only. Confirm with official sources.

Digital Nomad Visas and Remote Work Permits

Provisional residence / remote-friendly · Uruguay

Visa length

Varies by consular determination

Possible to extend?

Case-specific

Who can apply?

Those demonstrating independent remote income

Minimum income requirements

Minimum monthly income (verify USD)

Time for visa applications

Varies

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Taxes

Tax overview · Uruguay

Personal income tax5% – 35%
Corporate income tax20%
Capital gains tax
VAT / Sales tax
10%

Source: Wikipedia · Last updated April 2026


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