FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE
Overview
Uruguay is a famous country in South America. Its fame comes from the long time agricultural history among its indigenous people. It has a single coastline of South Atlantic Ocean. Uruguay lies between the country of Argentina to the west and Brazil to the North. It is actually the second smallest country in South America after Suriname. Every country is named after something strange that used to happen around the place many years ago. For this reason, the word Uruguay means a river of colourful birds. This country is characterised by beautiful and pleasant beaches which attracts tourists from all over the world. It also has attractive city centres where you can find very many historic buildings. Uruguay has a low-lying landscape with its highest point being 514 metres high.
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Climate / Weather
Uruguay’s climate is subtropical. It is true that there are no nearby mountains that could act as weather barriers within this country. Therefore, almost all places within this country are exposed to rapid climatic changes.
| Today | 05/18/2012 | 05/19/2012 | 05/20/2012 | 05/21/2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Partly Cloudy 23°C/12°C |  Mostly Cloudy 23°C/12°C | Mostly Cloudy 22°C/13°C | Partly Cloudy 18°C/12°C |  Fog 20°C/13°C |
Getting Around
It is easy to get around in Uruguay. One can choose to travel either by bus or taxi within the country. It is true that there is an extensive internal bus system within Uruguay. Buses usually leave Tres Cruces bus station and serve both parts within the country and also internationally. Travelling by bus within this country is actually safe. This is because the roads are well maintained and buses are air conditions to ensure maximum comfort. The buses are also frequent and thus it is very hard to miss a bus to your destination. Taxis in Uruguay are actually safe and comfortable. With a taxi, it will cost you only $2 per kilometre and the costs are fixed meaning that no passenger exploitation whatsoever. Hitch Hiking is also common in Uruguay and therefore one should be careful because the car might crash while hiking.
Best Time to Travel
One is able to travel to this place any time of the year. Right from January to December, visitors from different countries and also from different continents visit this country to learn more about it culture and see natural wonders. Since climate in Uruguay is not well defined due to lack of weather barriers like mountains, every time is suitable for paying this country a visit. All visitors are expected to have a valid visa in order to be officially allowed into this country. Citizens from some countries can be allowed to enter with passports in case they lack visa.
