Is smoking banned in public places in Uruguay?

Comprehensive ban

Smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces, including bars, restaurants, and offices.

Uruguay is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Argentina
Comprehensive ban Argentina prohibits smoking in all workplaces and public indoor areas, with minor outdoor exemptions.
Paraguay
Comprehensive ban Smoking is restricted in all indoor areas, including bars and restaurants, nationwide.
Chile
Comprehensive ban Chile bans smoking in all enclosed public spaces including restaurants and clubs.
Falkland Islands
Comprehensive ban Smoking has been prohibited in all enclosed public places, workplaces, and public vehicles in the Falkland Islands since 2011.
Brazil
Comprehensive ban Brazil bans smoking in all indoor private and public places, including restaurants and bars.
Peru
Comprehensive ban Smoking is banned in any enclosed public place, including public transport, nationwide.

Other laws in Uruguay

Driving Age
18+

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