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Montevideo, Uruguay

Rules to follow in Montevideo

1 laws, restrictions, and customs in Montevideo that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Cannabis is legal and regulated

Uruguay was the first country to legalise recreational cannabis nationally. Tourists cannot buy from pharmacies (that requires a registered resident), but may consume cannabis purchased legally from other sources in private spaces.

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