Scouting Trips in Montevideo
Spend one to seven days in Montevideo with a local guide before you decide to move. Trips start at $700.
Not sure Uruguay is right for you? Come see it first.
A scouting trip is a guided visit to Montevideo for people who haven't decided yet. You see how daily life works: the neighborhoods, the buses, the markets and the prices, and you ask us whatever you want.
Most relocation services start once you've decided to move. We also help you work out whether you should.
Maybe you've been reading expat Facebook groups for six months and you're 90% sure, but you want to see it before you commit.
We show you the normal day-to-day, not the tourist version. You'll visit neighborhoods, ride the bus, shop at the ferias, meet locals, and get straight answers. If it turns out Uruguay isn't for you, we'll tell you that too.
Uruguay 101 Day
One day for people who are curious whether Uruguay could feel like home.
- WhatsApp chat before you arrive, so we can plan the day around your lifestyle and budget
- Morning coffee or mate to cover the cultural basics
- Walking tour of 2 to 3 Montevideo neighborhoods that fit your goals
- Where locals shop, how transport works, safety norms and social etiquette
- End-of-day Q&A about daily life, housing and costs
Settle & Explore — 3 Days
Three days for a realistic look at what living in Uruguay is like.
- Everything in the Uruguay 101 Day
- Three half-days of in-person guidance
- Places locals actually use: supermarkets, cafés, ferias, coastal walks
- 4 to 5 neighborhoods across different lifestyles and budgets
- How to read rental listings and estimate living costs
- WhatsApp support during your stay
Live Like a Local — 7 Days
A week of guided time in Uruguay, built around how you'd actually live.
- Everything in Settle & Explore
- A week-long itinerary built around you (remote worker, retiree or family)
- Montevideo's neighborhoods plus up to 2 other cities of your choice
- Markets, bus rides and everyday routines
- Restaurant, café and activity recommendations
- WhatsApp access for one week after your trip
Flights, accommodation and airport pickup are not included.
You pay 50% when you book and the other 50% on the first day of the trip. We accept Wise, Western Union and bank transfer.
Questions about scouting trips
How much do scouting trips cost?
The Uruguay 101 Day is $700, Settle & Explore (3 days) is $1,200, and Live Like a Local (7 days) is $1,800. Prices are in USD and are per group, not per person.
How do I pay for a scouting trip?
You pay 50% when you book and the other 50% on the first day of the trip. We accept Wise, Western Union and bank transfer.
Does the price include flights, a place to stay or airport pickup?
No. Flights, accommodation and airport pickup are not included. You book those yourself. The price covers our time and the plan for each trip, as listed above.
When is the best time to come for a scouting trip?
Spring, and November in particular, is the best time. Summer is high season and the city feels more like a holiday than it does the rest of the year, so try not to judge Uruguay by summer alone.
Can I see cities other than Montevideo?
Yes, on the 7-day trip. Live Like a Local covers Montevideo and up to 2 other cities of your choice.
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Tell us when you're coming and what you want to see, and we'll help you plan the trip.
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