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Durazno
One night is enough: walk the plaza, see the Rivera house and the river beach, then move on. Come in October for the festivals.
Durazno is a small inland capital of about 35,000 people on Route 5, halfway between Montevideo and Rivera. It began as a crossing on the Yí River and its name means "peach". The centre is walkable in an hour; the reason to stop is the October festival season, the Rivera museum and the river beach, not a long list of sights.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- UYU
- Best months
- Oct (festivals), Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild walking weather
- avoid Jan–Feb (hot, quiet, festivals over), Jun–Aug nights
- Airport
- MVD
- Nights
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Durazno911 ▾
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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 Durazno, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Uruguayan peso (UYU, $).Uruguay-wide
- SIM or eSIMAntel (state), Movistar and Claro; prepaid SIM with passport at shops, or an eSIM before you fly.Uruguay-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable throughout.Uruguay-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Uruguay-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Uruguay-wide
- SafetyDurazno is a quiet small city and feels safe by day; at night stay near the plaza and the terminal…
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- RestroomsClean in cafés, bus terminals and shopping centres.Uruguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, ambulance, fire
- Sundays & holidaysSemana de Turismo closes offices for a week; many coastal businesses close in winter.Uruguay-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMVD Montevideo Carrasco (No airport at Durazno in normal service; most travellers arrive by bus from Montevideo, about 2 h 30 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk: plaza to museum is about 5 minutes, plaza to the river beach about 20–25 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a cortado$U80–150
- BeerBeer in a bar$U150–250
- Budget bedCamping pitch (own tent), a night, per roomUYU 300
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUYU 1,880
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUYU 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget UYU 1,200 · Mid UYU 2,400 · High UYU 4,500
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 Montevideo Carrasco (No airport at Durazno in normal service; most travellers arrive by bus from Montevideo, about 2 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jun–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 Jun (8 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Durazno: next 7 days
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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)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 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 centre is small enough to walk: plaza to museum is about 5 minutes, plaza to the river beach about 20–25 minutes on foot. Taxis wait at the bus terminal and can be called locally; a car helps for the beach, the campground and the Santa Cristina hotel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chamanga
cautionDoor to door: Under 1 h
Local road from Durazno; car or taxi is the practical option
Rural outing; check access and transport before you commit.
Gruta del Palacio
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Road from Durazno; car or taxi
Natural rock formation; no regular public transport, so go with your own wheels.
Florida
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus or car south on Route 5
Useful next stop toward Montevideo.
Trinidad
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Route 14 west from Durazno
Better as a night than a return trip.
Door to door: About 2 h 30 min
Nossar, Núñez, Turismar or Agencia Central bus from Terminal Rodó
Buses run through the day; $U300–400 each way (2026 estimate).
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.
Around Plaza Independencia
Historic core: museum, church, cafés and the main restaurants on foot. Best for one night without a car.
Bus terminal area (Oribe and Gallinal)
Cheapest beds and late bars; practical if you arrive or leave early.
Ruta 5 km 178 (south edge)
Hotel Santa Cristina; quiet and green but you need a car or taxi for the centre.
Camping 33 Orientales, north on Dr. E. Penza
Wooded campground beside Playa El Sauzal; bring your own gear.
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
- $U1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- $U2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- High
- $U3,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × UYU 1,880 | UYU 1,880 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × UYU 2,400 | UYU 4,800 |
| Bus Montevideo ↔ Durazno, both ways2 × UYU 700 | UYU 1,400 |
| Taxi across town1 × UYU 250 | UYU 250 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × UYU 400 | UYU 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | UYU 910 |
| Trip total≈ UYU 5,020 per person per day, bed included | UYU 10,040 |
Hotel Central lists singles about $U1,200 and doubles about $U1,880
2026 estimate in Uruguayan pesos; long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a cortado | $U80–150 |
| Torta frita (Durazno's are the biggest in Uruguay) | $U50–120 |
| Menu del día lunch | $U350–600 |
| Pizza at a late-opening place | $U400–800 |
| Beer in a bar | $U150–250 |
| Bus Montevideo → Durazno, one way | $U300–400 (2026 estimate) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sights keep short hours and some close without notice: confirm the museum and church before you build a day around them.
- The zoo has been closed for long-term renovation: do not plan around it.
- October festival dates shift each year and accommodation fills: book ahead or day-trip from Montevideo.
- Summer afternoons on the river beach are hot and shade is limited; carry water.
- Some listed restaurants and bars open late and irregularly: have a second option.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire911
Embassy
No embassies in Durazno; most are in Montevideo (check your country's listing).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Montevideo → Durazno: about $U300–400, about 2 h 30 min (2026 estimate)
- Taxi in town: short hops, ask the driver first
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de ómnibus? — Where is the bus terminal? (DON-deh es-TAH lah ter-mee-NAL deh OM-nee-boos)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
Free public wifi at Plaza Independencia, network "Ceibal".
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 Durazno. 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 (festivals), Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild walking weather · avoid Jan–Feb (hot, quiet, festivals over), Jun–Aug nights · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Terminal Rodó departures field-checked with a taxi fallback and an overnight rung for late arrivals.
- Walking cluster around Plaza Independencia with verified museum and church hours, plus a river-beach cluster.
- October festival fixtures (dates, ticketing, camping) so the page can go green in season.
- Eat pages for Oribe street and the terminal area with last orders.
Sources
- officialIntendencia de Durazno — Terminal Rodó
- officialMuseo Casa de Rivera
- officialNossar
- officialNúñez
- officialTurismar
- officialHotel Central
- officialHotel Santa Cristina
- secondaryWikivoyage: Durazno, revision 5309965 (CC BY-SA 4.0)