Editing Uruguay

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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''

=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">December 2013</span>'''

==Required Paperwork==
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[[Vehicle registration]] a matching passport are required.

==Process at border==
*The owner of the vehicle gains entry at immigration (migración), including a stamp in their Passport. 
*The owner must show the new passport stamp, drivers license the original vehicle registration to customs (aduana)
*The owner is issued a temporary import permit for the vehicle.''

If you ship into Uruguay, you'll want to read this excellent blog post from June 2014 that describes in excellent details the steps you need to follow to retrieve your vehicle when it arrives: [http://dare2go.com/getting-a-vehicle-through-customs-and-out-of-port-in-montevideo-uruguay/ Getting a vehicle through customs and out of port in Montevideo, Uruguay - Dare2Go]

==Cost of entry==
Free.

==Permitted length of stay==
12 months. 

==Extension of stay==
If you need more time on your permit, the Administracion Nacional de Aduanas is at the port of Montevideo, near the BuqueBus terminal. GPS: -34.904881,-56.211773. Tourists are issued a 90 visa which is renewable at any department capital pretty easily. The fine for overstaying a visa is <price cost="20" currency="USD" />

==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country==
The vehicle import permit is good for 12 months, so Uruguay is one of the best options for storing your vehicle.  The Aduana does not stamp the vehicle into the owner's passport, which means they can easily leave the country while the vehicle is in storage (as long as the vehicle does not overstay the 12 month permit).

==Exiting with a vehicle==
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''

=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}= 
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==Travel insurance for {{PAGENAME}}==
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==Vehicle insurance requirements==
Insurance is not required paperwork when crossing the border. Technically insurance is required. Vehicles with Mercosur registration are required to have a 'blue form' insurance for the region. Most of the time this isn't a problem for overlanders but some Brazilians in overland converted buses have been stopped at the boarder.

We were required to have auto insurance before we could exit the port in Colonia with our vehicle, after arriving on Buquebus from Buenos Aires. (May 2015)

==Cost of vehicle insurance==
In May 2015 we paid $31 USD for a 1 month policy for our 4Runner.

==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
Unknown. There is no insurance for purchase at the Frey Bentos border crossing and it is not believed to be required.

==Driving license==
An International Driving Permit is recommended to complement your driver's license.

==Driving side of road==
Right. <br/>
Unknown if RHD vehicles can be driven in {{PAGENAME}}.

==Mandatory items in vehicle==
''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''

==Roads==
===General Road quality===
Highways along the edge of the country, especially along the south are all paved and generally good. Highways in the interior are well maintained gravel. In general Uruguay's got flat boring and well maintained roads.

===Road signs===
Road signs generally follow international standards. Within cities the street names are often poorly signed or only in small placards on the sides of buildings.

===Toll roads===
The highway from Colonia through Montevideo to the boarder with [[Brazil]] in Chuy has tolls where the road crosses department boundaries. The tolls are not expensive, <price cost="2.5" currency="USD" /> as of August 2013.

==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
Bribery is very uncommon in Uruguay. 

==Checkpoints==
There is a network of check points for police. Although they are staffed drivers are not expected to stop unless they are flagged down. 

==Traveling with pets==
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''

=Gas price in {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">January 2014</span>'''<br />

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| Diesel
| <price cost="39.9" currency="UYU" unit="liter" /><ref name="Travelcost" />
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
All gas and diesel are at fixed prices across the whole country. Often it is more than 50km between gas stations and many towns do not have any gas station. 

==Gas and Diesel Quality==
Gas and Diesel are of low quality. Diesel has a % of biodiesel mixed in. All fuel is refined by the state owned oil company in Montevideo.

=Safety and Security Considerations=
==Driving at night==
Uruguay is generally a very safe place to drive. There are traffic accidents and generally the roads are not as safe as Europe but it's more more relaxed and orderly than the rest of Latin America. 

==Vehicle parking==
In the center of Montevideo during the day you must pay for parking by registering the location and license plate. You can do this at kiosks but locals do it by sending a text message from their phone. Do not leave vehicles on the street in the old city or city center over night. Locals use garages except in the wealthiest neighborhoods where there are private security watching the street.

The city has a licensed system of parking monitors who are paid a few pesos to watch cars on each block and help you park. They keep cars safe but don't work at night. 

==Special driving considerations==
''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''

==Security advisories and information==
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''

==Camping guide books==
There is an extensive network of both public and private camp grounds across Uruguay. It is not uncommon for RV's and campers to park along the beach and in beach towns. Punta del Diablo in particular has a small group of RV's parked along the beach downtown in the summers. 

==Drinking water==
All tap water in Uruguay is safe to drink. 

=Navigation=
==Paper maps==
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
* Proyecto Mapear has great coverage and also includes [[Argentina]], [[Bolivia]], [[Chile]] and [[Paraguay]] <ref>[http://www.proyectomapear.com.ar Proyecto Mapear]</ref>

==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
Propane tanks are available through out the country. Every town has repair garages. Everything goes through Montevideo. Parts and importing are expensive.  

=Special Overland Travel interests=
If you can handle driving over sand dunes then Cabo Polonio is a real treat. Only accessible by big unimog trucks or 4v4's the town has no streets or grid power and is surrounded by dozens of sq km of sand dunes. Camping is allowed freely.

=Vehicle Maintenance=
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==Local Garages==
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=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Buy'''<br/>
Vehicles are very expensive in Uruguay, costing much more than in [[Argentina]] and [[Brazil]]. 

'''Sell'''<br/>
It's virtually impossible to import used vehicles in to Uruguay as there are restrictions as to what type of cars or motorbikes may be imported into Uruguay. [https://www.a1autotransport.com/ship-car-to-uruguay.php A-1 Auto Transport, Inc.] has a good resource for information on the subject, including required documents and harmonization requirements.

=References=
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=Helpful External links=
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