U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Uruguay due to crime. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime.
Full advisory →Is Uruguay safe? 🇺🇾
Americas · Updated
As of October 2026, Uruguay scores 76/100 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, Punta del Este scores highest (85/100), while Montevideo scores lowest (62/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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🇺🇾Punta del EsteVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#2🇺🇾Colonia del SacramentoSafe · updated 3 October 202681#3🇺🇾MontevideoModerate · updated 9 August 202662
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03 · Evidence Signals
Uruguay safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 76/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 3 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Uruguay?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Punta del Este currently scores highest at 85/100 (Very Safe). Montevideo scores lowest at 62/100.
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.