Uruguay
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Montevideo
- Population: approx. 3.4 million
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 176,215 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-3 (UYT)
- Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU)
- Flag colors: White, blue, yellow
- National Day: August 25 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Himno Nacional de Uruguay
- Neighboring countries: Argentina, Brazil
Top 15 Largest cities
- Montevideo
- Salto
- Ciudad de la Costa
- Paysandú
- Maldonado
- Rivera
- Las Piedras
- Tacuarembó
- Melo
- Mercedes
- Artigas
- Minas
- San José de Mayo
- Durazno
- Florida
Top 15 Attractions
- Colonia del Sacramento Historic Quarter
- Punta del Este & La Mano Sculpture
- Montevideo (Rambla, Old Town & Mercado del Puerto)
- Cabo Polonio Nature Reserve
- Piriápolis Coastal Resort
- José Ignacio Beach Town
- La Paloma & La Pedrera
- Quebrada de los Cuervos Canyon
- Daymán Thermal Baths
- Punta del Diablo
- Santa Teresa National Park
- Salto Grande Dam
- Palacio Salvo (Montevideo)
- Solis Theatre (Teatro Solís)
- Bouza Winery & Canelones Wine Region
Climate and Nature
Uruguay enjoys a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers. Terrain predominantly features rolling pampas grasslands, low hills, and fertile plains. Its extensive coastline borders both the calm waters of the Río de la Plata and Atlantic ocean surf beaches.
Culture and Gastronomy
Uruguayan culture reflects strong European roots—primarily Spanish and Italian—infused with rural Gaucho heritage. Culinary traditions revolve heavily around open-fire barbecue ('Asado'), the iconic 'Chivito' steak sandwich, and 'Dulce de Leche'.
Economy
Uruguay is one of South America's most stable and prosperous economies. Agribusiness drives the country via exports of premium beef, wool, dairy, and soybeans, complemented by software development, financial services, and coastal resort tourism.
Did you know?
- Uruguay has more cattle than people, with roughly three head of cattle for every human resident?
- Uruguay hosted and won the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament in 1930?
- Cabo Polonio is an off-grid coastal village with no electricity network, accessible only by navigating sand dunes via 4x4 trucks?
- Uruguay was the first country in the world to implement the 'One Laptop per Child' scheme nationwide in primary schools?
- Drinking Yerba Mate from a gourd with a metal straw ('bombilla') is an essential daily ritual observed almost everywhere across the country?
Live footage: Discover Uruguay via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Uruguay and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Uruguay: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Uruguay: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Uruguay in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
