Special purchases include suede
jackets, amethyst
jewelry and paintings. The Tristan Narvaja
Market is famous for its
antiques and there are many antique shops in the Old Town.
Shopping hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1200 and 1400-1900; Sat 0900-1230.
Currency Information:CurrencyPeso Uruguayo (UYU; symbol $U) = 100 centécimos. Notes are in the denominations of $U2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of $U10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50 centécimos.
Currency ExchangeVisitors are advised
to buy local currency at banks and exchange shops, as hotels tend to give unfavorable rates. Inflation in Uruguay, though less severe than in other Latin American countries, leads to frequent fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used credit cards. ATMs marked with the green Banred or blue Redbrou logo serve all major international banking networks, including Cirrus, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro.
Traveller's ChequesTraveller's Cheques can still be cashed at some banks and exchange shops in major tourist hubs. US Dollar traveller's cheques are more widely accepted than those issued in Sterling.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 1300-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | $U37.10 |
| $1.00= | $U24.35 |
| €1.00= | $U33.34 |
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