UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is Uruguay safe? 🇺🇾
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Uruguay scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Uruguay destination assessed, Montevideo scores highest (68/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
Uruguay safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories) | 97 | Government of 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) |
04 · Questions
Uruguay safety FAQ
Is Uruguay safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Uruguay averages 68/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Uruguay?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Montevideo currently scores highest at 68/100 (Safe).
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.