List of participants
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Tips
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WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU |
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Casual
clothes and jacket (no tie).
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Sunblock
(45 for pale complexions), sunglasses, hat
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Raincoat
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Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last
during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s)
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Voltage transformers for apppliances purchased in the U.S. (all
Uruguayan outlets run on a 220 Volt current)
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| TIME. |
Uruguay in December is two hours ahead the U.S. |
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Fulbright Uruguay |
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| WEATHER. |
The weather at this time
of the year is mild with |
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cool mornings and evenings. The average temperature
forecast for the first fortnight in December is 66ºF (19ºC) in Punta del
Este and 68ºF(20ºC) in Montevideo.
Sunglasses,
high factor sunscreen and hat are recommended particularly for pale
complexions, due to the existence of a thin ozone layer.The mornings and evenings tend to be cool.
It can
also get very humid, heavy rainfalls and windy days can be expected. It is
useful to bring a raincoat and waterproof shoes.
Mosquitoes
do not transmit diseases, but
we recommend bringing insect repellents
for outdoor activities
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| HEALTH. |
In general, Montevideo is a safe place to
visit. |
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There are no indigenous medical problems specific to the city, such
as malaria or schistosomiasis although contact
with strange dogs anywhere in South America is to be avoided. Other
intestinal parasites and worms are very uncommon in Uruguay. Dengue has not
yet been reported in Uruguay nor cholera. Rabies
has not been reported in Uruguay for more than 20 years.
Yellow fever, typhoid and cholera vaccines are neither required nor recommended in
Uruguay. Adults born after 1956 may need to be revaccinated against measles.The
only recommended immunizations are Tetanus-diphtheria and Hepatitis B.
Hepatitis "A" occurs occasionally in Montevideo, especially during the
summer months. All Americans who never had Hepatitis "A" are encouraged to
get Hepatitis A vaccine. |
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PHARMACIES. |
Most drugs, except
tranquilizers, stimulants |
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without a prescription over the counter. Unfortunately, it is difficult to
know what is available and what is not. As a general rule, one can find American
drugs or their equivalent. There has been no difficulty with the quality of
drugs purchased in the local market, as long as the manufacturer is the
local branch of a U.S. or European company. However, because of the
uncertainty, it is again emphasized that Americans coming here bring a
supply of whatever drugs they are consuming. |
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WATER.
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Tap water
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safe to drink in the city of |
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areas.
Nevertheless we reccommend drinking bottled water.
Although Uruguay is cholera-free,
special care with uncooked fruits and vegetables is
suggested. |
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VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS. |
All Uruguayan outlets run |
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on a 220 Volt current, so your U.S. appliances
will not function without voltage converters. These types of converters are
widely available for purchase in Uruguay, but converters purchased in the
U.S. are likely to be less expensive and more compatible with your
appliances. This is especially the case with converters for such electronic
devices as CD players and computer equipment.
In Punta
del Este, at the
Conrad Hotel in Front-desk you can ask for a transformer in Spanish,
a “transformador”. If you’re in the room you can digit 2135 or press the
button with the landlord lady picture to ask for the transformer.
In
Montevideo, at the Sheraton Hotel, the bathroom has a plug for appliances
that run on 110 V current.
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