Tour & Activity Scams in Punta del Este, Uruguay
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Punta del Este — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Valparaíso, Mendoza, and Medellín.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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How it works
Informal jet ski and watersport rental operators on Playa Mansa quote an attractive per-minute or per-session rate verbally, then present a much higher bill at the end citing "insurance fees," "fuel surcharges," or timing the session with their own watch at a rate faster than real time. Some operators add mandatory "instructor accompaniment" fees that were never mentioned. Disputes on the beach are difficult to resolve without documentation.
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