U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
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Is Uruguay safe? 🇺🇾
Americas · Updated
As of August 2026, Uruguay scores 80/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Uruguay destinations assessed, Colonia del Sacramento scores highest (87/100), while Montevideo scores lowest (67/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Uruguay: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Uruguay destinations by safety score
#1🇺🇾Colonia del SacramentoVery Safe · updated 29 July 202687#2🇺🇾Punta del EsteVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#3🇺🇾MontevideoModerate · updated 9 August 202667
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03 · Evidence Signals
Uruguay safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 11.2 / 100k | 42 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 88/100 | 88 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.0 / 100k | 58 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Uruguay safety FAQ
Is Uruguay safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Uruguay Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Uruguay averages 80/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 9 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Uruguay?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Colonia del Sacramento currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe). Montevideo scores lowest at 67/100.
Where does this Uruguay safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.