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Major city · Uruguay

Punta del Diablo

Spend 2 days in Punta del Diablo for surf, beach walks and relaxed nightlife; longer only if you want multiple surf sessions.

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Punta del Diablo is a small coastal village that swells to 20,000 in summer. Its main draws are surf, long beaches and a low‑key party scene. Two days cover the key activities; extra time adds more surf or remote beach hikes.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
UYU
Best months
Dec–Mar
avoid Jun–Aug (cool, fewer services)
Airport
MVD
Nights
2
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.

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Emergency numbers for Punta del Diablo911 ▾
  • 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 Punta del Diablo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeU$2–3
  • BeerBeer (pub)U$3–5
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))U$10–15
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personUYU 400
  • Mid-range bedPrivate room (2‑person), a night, per roomUYU 2,000
  • High-end bedPrivate room (2‑person), a night, per roomUYU 3,500

A day, not counting the bed: Budget UYU 1,200 · Mid UYU 2,000 · High UYU 3,500

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.

SurfingBeach walksNightlifeBohemian vibe
Airports
MVD Carrasco International Airport (About 4 h bus ride to Punta del Diablo)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    17°C (63°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Punta del Diablo: 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

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Mar

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Apr

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

7 rd

Jul

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

6 rd

Aug

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

6 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

8 rd

Dec

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

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 town is walkable in about an hour; taxis wait near the bus stop for luggage. Buses from the highway stop are a 5 km walk; consider a short hitch‑hike or local taxi.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Santa Teresa Biological Reserve

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Walk north along the beach, about 3 km (1.9 mi)

Free entry, good for sunrise walks

Santa Teresa Fort

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Drive or taxi from town, ~10 km (6.2 mi)

U$40 entry (check)

Lighthouse (Faro)

go

Door to door: ≈20 min

Walk south along the beach, ~2 km (1.2 mi)

No fee

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.

Compay Hostel

Dorm U$400–600, breakfast, 400 m to beach

La Casa De Las Boyas

US$10+ private rooms, year‑round, breakfast included

Hostel de la Viuda

U$400–450 double, pool, bike rental

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
U$30–50 excl. bed
Mid
U$50–80 excl. bed
High
U$80+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hostel dorm bed2 × 2 nights × UYU 600UYU 2,400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × UYU 2,000UYU 8,000
Bus Montevideo → Punta del Diablo (round‑trip)2 × UYU 800 · checkUYU 1,600
Surfboard rental (full day)2 × UYU 500 · checkUYU 1,000
eSIM (1 week data)2 × UYU 1,500 · checkUYU 3,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUYU 1,600
Trip total≈ UYU 4,400 per person per day, bed includedUYU 17,600

2026 estimate in UYU; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.

Prices of common things

CoffeeU$2–3
EmpanadaU$1–2
Beer (pub)U$3–5
Surfboard rentalU$5–8 per hour
Taxi (5 km)U$10–15

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch personal belongings at night in clubs and keep valuables in a hotel safe.
  • Only one ATM operates in summer and may reject foreign cards.
  • Many restaurants only accept US dollars; bring cash.
  • High‑season accommodation fills quickly; book by September.

Emergency numbers

Police/ambulance/fire
911

Pocket card

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police/ambulance/fire911

Embassy

US consulate in Montevideo; Uruguayan police 911 for emergencies.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Montevideo → Punta del Diablo (bus): ≈ U$8 one way, 4 h (check)
  • Taxi within town (short ride): ≈ U$5–10

Say or show

  • Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
  • Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
  • ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (ˈdonde esˈta la ˈplaʝa)
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 Punta del Diablo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug (cool, fewer services) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a surf lesson (U$30–50) for beginners.
  2. Rent a dune board (U$15 per day) for sand‑boarding on La Viuda beach.

Meanwhile

Back to Uruguay

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