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Florida
Spend a half‑day in Florida, Uruguay – 4–5 h total including travel from Montevideo; add a night only if you want to attend the San Cono festival in early June.
Florida is a small departmental capital of about 30 000 people in Uruguay's Central Interior. It lies under two hours by bus from Montevideo and offers a historic cathedral, the Piedra Alta independence rock, and the Chapel of San Cono. A day visit covers the main sights; an overnight stay is useful only for the early‑June San Cono pilgrimage.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- UYU
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jan–Feb (hot, humid) and Jun 1–10 if you want to avoid festival crowds
- Airport
- MVD
- Nights
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- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Uruguay ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Uruguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Uruguayan consulate; ferry passengers from Buenos Aires clear both countries' immigration at the terminal.
- Uruguay ↗Buenos Aires–Colonia and Buenos Aires–Montevideo ferries sell out on long weekends and in summer: book ahead.
- Uruguay ↗Pay restaurants, hotels and car hire with a foreign-issued card: non-residents get the 22% VAT (IVA) removed on restaurants and car hire roughly 15 November – 30 April, and on lodging — check the current season's rules.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Florida911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Florida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Uruguayan peso (UYU, $).Uruguay-wide
- SIM or eSIMAntel (state), Movistar and Claro; prepaid SIM with passport at shops, or an eSIM before you fly.Uruguay-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable throughout.Uruguay-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Uruguay-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Uruguay-wide
- SafetyFlorida is generally safe; stay aware of pickpockets in bus stations and crowds during the San Cono festival.
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- RestroomsClean in cafés, bus terminals and shopping centres.Uruguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / ambulance / fire
- Sundays & holidaysSemana de Turismo closes offices for a week; many coastal businesses close in winter.Uruguay-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMVD Carrasco International Airport (About 2 h by bus to Florida).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at caféUYU 70–120
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))UYU 400–600
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Montevideo‑FloridacheckUYU 20000–25000
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel, a night, per personUYU 350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget UYU 500 · Mid UYU 800 · High UYU 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MVD Carrasco International Airport (About 2 h by bus to Florida)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Florida: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; taxis are scarce. Public buses are infrequent; rent a car or motorbike for flexibility.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Montevideo
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Intercity bus from Montevideo terminal, about 1 h 45 min
Check current bus schedule and fare.
Durazno
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Bus via Route 8, about 2 h
Limited services; plan ahead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Español
Basic budget option in town centre; limited amenities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- UYU 500–800 excl. bed
- Mid
- UYU 800–1 200 excl. bed
- High
- UYU 1 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or hostel2 × 1 night × UYU 500 | UYU 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × UYU 800 | UYU 1,600 |
| Montevideo‑Florida round‑trip bus2 × UYU 20,000 · check | UYU 40,000 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × UYU 2,500 · check | UYU 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | UYU 4,760 |
| Trip total≈ UYU 26,180 per person per day, bed included | UYU 52,360 |
2026 estimate in UYU; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | UYU 70–120 |
| Meal at modest restaurant | UYU 250–450 |
| Taxi (5 km) | UYU 400–600 |
| Bus ticket Montevideo‑Floridacheck | UYU 20000–25000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus tickets from Montevideo were about US$200 each way in 2017; check current price.
- San Cono festival draws large crowds and road closures in early June.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire911
Embassy
US consular services are in Montevideo; other countries have consulates there.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Montevideo → Florida bus: about UYU 20 000, 1 h 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Florida. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jan–Feb (hot, humid) and Jun 1–10 if you want to avoid festival crowds · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for San Cono pilgrimage (early June).
- Use car rental for flexible access to surrounding farms and the Río Santa Lucía.
Sources
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