Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso, with 1 US dollar being equivalent to about 19 pesos. In the capital and in popular tourist destinations in the south there are a number of ATMs that accept North American or European credit cards. In smaller cities often times banks are the only way to get money.You can change your money in casas de cambio, money exchange houses, or in banks. If you are using traveler’s checks, remember to bring your passport when you want to cash them.

Traveling around Uruguay can be done on as little as US $20.00 a day for budget travelers. A budget room costs from $5-20 US dollars, and simple meal may cost as little are $2. Read more