Lola Méndez
| Special to USA TODAY
Uruguay’s 410 miles of coastline are perfect for windsurfing, paddleboarding and surfing. Inland, there are waterfalls, hot springs and natural swimming holes. What’s not to love?
After 20 months, Uruguay reopened its borders to foreigners Nov. 1, just in time for the beginning of summer in this coastal gem south of the equator.
Seventy-seven percent of the population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, as of Dec. 30, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The tiny South American country never had a mandatory lockdown; instead, there were occupancy restrictions.
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Masks are mandatory indoors and on public transportation. To enter Uruguay, foreigners must have health insurance and a negative PCR test (minors under 6 are exempt), fill out an Affidavit of Health and be fully vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a level 3 travel health notice, suggesting travelers be fully vaccinated before traveling to Uruguay.
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Upon arriving in Uruguay, you should rent a car at the…
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