Major city · Uruguay
Treinta y Tres
Skip unless you are driving Route 8 through central Uruguay and want a quiet lunch by the Olimar River or a stop for the Quebrada de los Cuervos hike: half a day is enough.
Treinta y Tres is a small agricultural capital (25,000 people) on the Olimar Grande River, best known as the birthplace of Uruguayan folk music and for the nearby Quebrada de los Cuervos canyon. The city itself has a museum, a 45 m obelisk and a riverside park, but most travellers pass through on Route 8 between Montevideo and Melo or the Brazilian border.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- UYU
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (cold, little to do)
- Airport
- MVD
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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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 Treinta y Tres911 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire911
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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 Treinta y Tres, 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
- SafetyA quiet, safe town.
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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 (Montevideo) (About 2.5 h drive; no direct bus to Treinta y Tres).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable; for Quebrada de los Cuervos you need your own car or a taxi (about 45 min drive).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a barUYU 60–100
- Street or quick mealChivito (steak sandwich)UYU 250–400
- BeerBeer (local, 1 L)UYU 80–120
- Metro or bus rideBus to MontevideocheckUYU 400–600
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personUYU 800
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a small hotel, a night, per roomUYU 3,500
- High-end bedDouble room in a small hotel, a night, per roomUYU 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget UYU 1,500 · Mid UYU 3,000 · High UYU 5,000
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 (Montevideo) (About 2.5 h drive; no direct bus to Treinta y Tres)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Feb (9 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Treinta y Tres: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 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 city is walkable; for Quebrada de los Cuervos you need your own car or a taxi (about 45 min drive).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Quebrada de los Cuervos
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Drive north on Route 8 about 20 km (12 mi), then 25 km (16 mi) northwest on a gravel road (45 min total)Drive north on Route 8 about 12 mi (20 km), then 16 mi (25 km) northwest on a gravel road (45 min total)
A 300 m canyon with hiking trails; no entry fee (check).
Melo
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Route 8 north, about 1 h by car or bus
Larger town with a market and the Cerro de las Cuentas archaeological site.
Minas
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Route 8 south, about 1 h 15 min by car or bus
Known for the Villa Serrana hill station and the Salto del Penitente waterfall.
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.
City centre near Plaza 19 de Abril
Walking distance to the museum, obelisk and river; limited options, mostly small hotels and guesthouses.
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 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- UYU 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- UYU 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a small hotel1 × 1 night × UYU 3,500 | UYU 3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × UYU 3,000 | UYU 6,000 |
| Taxi to Quebrada de los Cuervos, round trip1 × UYU 1,500 · check | UYU 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | UYU 1,100 |
| Trip total≈ UYU 6,050 per person per day, bed included | UYU 12,100 |
2026 estimate in Uruguayan pesos; transport to/from Montevideo excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | UYU 60–100 |
| Chivito (steak sandwich) | UYU 250–400 |
| Beer (local, 1 L) | UYU 80–120 |
| Bus to Montevideocheck | UYU 400–600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Quebrada de los Cuervos has no public transport: arrange a car or taxi from town.
- Olimar Festival fills hotels: book weeks ahead if visiting during Easter week.
- Buses to Montevideo, Melo and Minas are few: check the schedule at the terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre to Quebrada de los Cuervos: about UYU 1,500 round trip (check)
- Bus to Montevideo: about UYU 400–600, 2.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Hola / Buenos días — Hello / Good morning
- Gracias — Thank you
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it?
- ¿Aceptan tarjetas? — Do you accept cards?
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de ómnibus? — Where is the bus terminal?
Cash is king; ATMs in the centre.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Treinta y Tres. 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: Oct–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (cold, little to do) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Quebrada de los Cuervos and the Olimar Festival with opening dates.
- Eat pages for the parrillas on Avenida 25 de Agosto.
- Bus schedule page for the terminal.
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