POST Airmail to Europe takes 3 - 5 days. Postal rates are reasonable but the service can be unreliable. It is recommended that important items are sent by registered mail. This is mostly seen in the over populated capital city. Domestic flights are operated between major centres but can be very expensive compared to other modes of transport.
Services operate between the capital and the major towns.
Services connect all the main towns and border points. Available in Montevideo. IDP is recommended but not required. A temporary driving licence must be obtained from the town hall. Shaking hands is the usual social greeting.