Punta del Este guide
🇺🇾 Packing List
What to pack for Punta del Este
In March, Punta del Este is typically warm, 15 to 26°c (15–26°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Punta del Este essentials
- Weather: Warm, 15 to 26°C
- Beach casual during the day. Smart casual in the evenings for restaurants. More formal for Casino Atlantic or private club events. Fashion is taken seriously in January — locals dress up for evening promenades.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Eat at busy restaurants with high turnover for freshest food. Avoid raw salads washed in tap water outside the city centre.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F/L (round pins). Voltage: 220V, 50Hz.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU); USD widely accepted