🇺🇾 South America
Cities & towns in Uruguay
Where you land inside Uruguay matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Montevideo
Pop. ~1.8M
Small, safe seaside capital with a 22 km Rambla and Latin America's calmest big-city feel.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
8/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
5/10
Punta del Este
Pop. ~10,000 (quintuples in summer)
Atlantic beach town that swells with wealthy visitors in summer and empties the rest of the year.
Walkability
6/10
Beach access
10/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
6/10