Quick facts about Montevideo

Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Language: Spanish
Population: ≈ 1.3 million (Montevideo City); ≈ 1.8 million (Montevideo Metropolitan Area)
Climate: Humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters
Time Zone: Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), UTC-3
Visa: Uruguay allows visa-free entry for many nationalities, including most EU citizens, as well as visitors from the U.S., Canada, and Australia for up to 90 days.
Transportation: The Buquebus ferry operates from Argentina, providing a convenient transport option to Montevideo.