Embassy of Uruguay in Mexico City, Mexico; address Homero 411 P.10 Colonia Polanco V sección, 11560, Ciudad de México; phone +525515607000. Head of mission…
Head of mission: Mr. Santiago Wins Arnábal, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Mexico, 20 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Carlos María Onetto Barrabino, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Uruguay, 11 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Luis Fernando Corona Alcala, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Uruguay, 11 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Fidel Gracida Gorena, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Uruguay is an appealing destination for some Mexican travelers due to its vibrant culture and scenic landscapes. As a developing tourism gem between Brazil and Argentina, it offers a range of attractions for both leisure and business visitors. With 7.3 million Mexicans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Uruguay an interesting option to explore.
Uruguay is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, especially when compared to Mexico. According to the Global Peace Index, Uruguay ranks 51st out of 160 countries, while Mexico ranks 136th. The murder rate in Uruguay is significantly lower, at 8.9 per 100,000 people, compared to Mexico's 28.2. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Uruguay has a much lower presence of organized crime, with indices showing Mexico scoring poorly in various categories (e.g., mafia groups and crime networks) compared to Uruguay. For example, Mexico scores 9.0 for mafia groups, while Uruguay scores only 1.5. Overall, tourists from Mexico can feel relatively safe visiting Uruguay, given its lower crime rates and better safety rankings.