Montevideo
Montevideo

Ferry day tour scams in Uruguay

Last updated on 24 May 2019
Uruguay

How it works:

  • Scam 1: spending a lot more time at shops (where they get a commission) rather than at attractions.
  • Scam 2: having CD (containing Montevideo’s history) peddlers on the bus with the bus not leaving until someone buys.
  • Scam 3: poor guide who does not provide much information about the sights you see.

Places to beware:

  • Montevideo

What to do:

  • Engage a licensed, reputable tour operator:
  • Offline operators: ask – is the operator licensed? Is there a website, office and working phone number? Are there real online reviews? What does the price cover – is it too cheap?
  • Online platforms: GetYourGuide (leading day tour platform globally) also has many popular tours (e.g. Punta del Este tour, Montevideo city tour, Colonial del Sacramento tour, etc).
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