Embassy of Uruguay in Santiago, Chile; address Av. Peter of Valdivia 711, Valdivia; phone +56222047988. Head of mission: Ms. Ana Ines Rocanova Rodriguez.…
Head of mission: Ms. Ana Ines Rocanova Rodriguez, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Uruguay, 11 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Valentina Fernandez Quesada, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Uruguay, 11 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Luis Ditzel Marín, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. Josefina Muñoz Artagaveytia, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Jorge Aldunate Solar, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Jorge Aldunate Solar, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Uruguay, 11 Dec 2024)
Uruguay is an appealing destination for some Chilean visitors due to its vibrant culture and scenic landscapes. As a developing gem in global tourism, it offers diverse attractions for both leisure and business travelers. With around 500,000 Chileans traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Uruguay an interesting choice.
Uruguay is considered relatively safe for tourists, including those coming from Chile. According to the Global Peace Index, Uruguay ranks 51st out of 160 countries, making it safer than Chile, which ranks 62nd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Uruguay is higher at 8.9 per 100,000 people compared to Chile's 3.6. However, when looking at organized crime, Uruguay scores better in several areas, such as mafia presence (Uruguay 1.5 vs. Chile 4.0) and state crime (Uruguay 2.0 vs. Chile 4.5). Overall, while Uruguay has a higher murder rate, it is generally regarded as a safer destination for tourists compared to Chile, particularly in terms of organized crime.