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Regional capital · Canelones Department, Uruguay
VanSky index for Canelones, Uruguay — 55 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Canelones, Uruguay — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #26 of 38 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 13°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Canelones ranks 26 of 38 cities. Country average VanSky — 62.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.50 /l
UYU60.49 · €1.32/l
67 of 132
cheaper than 50% of countries
Petrol
$2.28 /l
UYU91.81 · €2.01/l
127 of 134
pricier than 94% of countries
Newmar has introduced the 2026 Grand Star 3948, a Super C motorhome built on a Freightliner S2RV chassis. It is powered by a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine (360 hp, 800 lb-ft torque) and has a towing capacity of 12,000 lbs. Features include pneumatic suspension seats, touchscreen controls, a swiveling outdoor Smart TV with soundbar, a dinette that converts into an extra bed, and large side windows.
Amazon offers a low-cost anti-theft accessory for motorhomes and campervans. The device is a high-strength polyester strap with an aluminum buckle and steel alloy components, connecting the door handle to the seat belt anchor. It is mechanical, requires no batteries or apps, and is compatible with vehicles where the distance between the handle and seat anchor is under 60 cm. Price: under 25 euros.
In Villa Nueva, thieves broke into a motorhome parked on Chiclana Street and stole property valued at about 2 million pesos. The theft occurred twice within 48 hours through the windows. Stolen items include a gel battery, a power converter, and solar panels. The owner stated that replacing the stolen goods is very difficult due to their high cost.
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Wanda Nara finished filming the movie '¿Querés ser mi hijo?' in Uruguay. On the last day, she posted videos from a motorhome dancing with her crew. The film is set for release later this year.
Oliver Travel Trailers has launched the Legacy II Platinum Pro 2027, a fiberglass travel trailer with a double-hull structure. The 24-foot model weighs 4,900 lbs and features a 640Ah lithium battery and 1,360W solar panels. It includes an induction cooktop, convection microwave, seating for seven, and sleeping for three. The manufacturer highlights four-season insulation and leak resistance.
TV host and businesswoman Wanda Nara has completed filming the feature film '¿Querés ser mi hijo?' in Uruguay. She shared behind-the-scenes footage on social media, including clips inside a motorhome where she danced with the crew. The movie, also starring Agustín Bernasconi, Jean Pierre Noher, and Charo López, is scheduled for release later this year. The plot follows a woman reinventing her life after romantic setbacks.
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