Ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.The driver will approach the target at a traffic light, parking lot, ATM or hotel, while the other thief steals their wallet, purse or cell phone and escapes quickly. Those using motorcycles often work in pairs. However, during the summer (December to March) tourism season, criminals tend to move to tourist destinations such as:Ĭriminals may be on foot or on motorcycle. It’s more common in Montevideo and towns on the border with Brazil. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs. monitor local media to stay informed of the evolving situation.consult your doctor if you think your health could be affected.expect limits on availability of drinkable water.Since May 2023, the national water company of Uruguay began mixing salted water into drinkable water reservoirs, which is causing health concerns for people and animals. The following departments are particularly affected: Due to drought, the fresh water reserves are critically low across Uruguay.
