Special purchases include suede jackets, amethyst jewelry and paintings. The Tristan Narvaja Market is famous for its antiques and there are many antique shops in the Old Town.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0900-1200 and 1400-1900, Sat 0900-1230.
Currency Information:CurrencyPeso Uruguayo (UYU) = 100 centécimos. Notes are in the denominations of UYU2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of UYU10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50 centécimos.
Currency ExchangeVisitors are advised
to buy local currency at banks and exchange shops, as hotels tend to give unfavorable rates. Inflation in Uruguay, though less severe than in other Latin American countries, leads to frequent fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used. ATMs may reject European or US credit cards.
Traveller's ChequesSterling traveller’s cheques can only be changed at The Bank of London & South America; visitors are therefore advised to carry US Dollar traveller’s cheques (US$50 and US$100 denominations only).
Banking HoursMon-Fri 1300-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | UYU47.48 |
| $1.00= | UYU24.00 |
| €1.00= | UYU32.09 |
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