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Uruguay Colonia and Carmelo

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When To Go

Colonia has cool winters (May – Sep), warm summers and unpredictable springs (Oct – Nov); there are numerous thunderstorms but no tropical cyclones. Rainfall is regular and evenly spread throughout the year: it can be a bit wetter Oct – Nov. Summers are hot and humid (annual temperature range 15-28°C). The town can be extremely busy at weekends. Those wanting to visit the museums should plan a visit Tuesday – Thursday.

For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.

Language

Spanish.

Getting Local Currency

Uruguayan Peso. Notes can be withdrawn from the ATM in town using a UK credit or debit card. Limits may be lower than your UK bank allows. There are also some exchange houses where you can exchange US dollars cash or Argentine pesos; rates for euros and sterling are frequently poor.

Time Difference

GMT -3 hours. Usually daylight saving is observed in the summer (GMT -2 hours), from Sep – Oct to early Mar, the date set by presidential decree.

Combines With

A day or two in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, 2.5 – 3 hours by road; beach time at Punta del Este (5 – 6 hours by road); Buenos Aires, Argentina, there are daily direct ferries (45mins and 3 hours).

Getting There

Colonia is a 2.5 – 3 hours drive from Montevideo. There’s a weekly 15mins flight from Buenos Aires and daily ferries from the Argentine capital (45mins and 3 hours).

If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.

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