Major city · Uruguay
Conchillas
Spend a half‑day walking the historic English‑style town; add a night in a local hotel or campground if you want a quiet seaside stay.
Conchillas is a tiny coastal town on Uruguay's Rio de la Plata, known for its English‑colonial architecture and quiet beach. The sights are within walking distance, so a half‑day suffices; overnight stays are optional for relaxation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- UYU
- Best months
- Dec–Feb
- avoid Jun–Aug
- Airport
- MVD
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Conchillas911 ▾
- 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 Conchillas, 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
- SafetyConchillas is low‑traffic and quiet; the main risk is limited medical facilities – carry basic supplies and know the nearest clinic in Colonia.
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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 drive north via Route 21.).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; for the surrounding area rent a car or motorcycle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféUYU 70–120
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Colonia‑ConchillascheckUYU 150–250
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUYU 4,000
- Mid-range bedBasic double room (hotel or guesthouse), a night, per roomUYU 3,500
- High-end bedBasic double room (hotel or guesthouse), a night, per roomUYU 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget UYU 2,500 · Mid UYU 3,500 · 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 Airport (About 2 h drive north via Route 21.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Dec–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Conchillas: 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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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 town centre is walkable; for the surrounding area rent a car or motorcycle. Public transport is limited to occasional private buses.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Colonia del Sacramento
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north on Route 21, about 45 min
Historic UNESCO town; good for a half‑day.
Carmelo
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive south on Route 21, about 30 min
River town with wineries.
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.
Colonia West Hotel
Restaurant, pub and pool; check availability.
Hotel Conchillas
Outdoor pool; basic rooms.
María María
Cabanas on the pampas near the port.
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 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- UYU 500–900 excl. bed
- High
- UYU 900+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Camping pitch or basic cabin1 × 1 night × UYU 1,800 | UYU 1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × UYU 3,500 | UYU 3,500 |
| Car rental (economy) 1 day1 × UYU 3,000 · pick‑up in Colonia (check) | UYU 3,000 |
| Bus Colonia → Conchillas1 × UYU 200 · check | UYU 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | UYU 850 |
| Trip total≈ UYU 9,350 per person per day, bed included | UYU 9,350 |
Typical for María María campsite
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | UYU 70–120 |
| Ice cream | UYU 80–150 |
| Bus ticket Colonia‑Conchillascheck | UYU 150–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service is infrequent; plan your return.
- Opening hours of Casa de la Cultura may vary; check locally.
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 consulate in Montevideo (check address); other embassies in Montevideo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (economy) 1 day: ≈ UYU 2,800, pick‑up in Colonia (check)
- Bus Colonia → Conchillas: ≈ UYU 200 (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
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 Conchillas. 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: Dec–Feb · avoid Jun–Aug · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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 at María María for beach camping.
- Combine with a Colonia day‑trip for a full coastal experience.
Sources
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