Feels like Europe, but with Third-World prices. Uruguay has the lowest poverty level in Latin America, and it also has the highest life expectancy. What could be better?
Variety is the spice of life! Montevideo and Punta del Este are two of the most popular places to be in Uruguay, and yet they are so completely different. In Montevideo you get the old-world European feel and in Punta del Este you find a world-class beach playground.
Warm summers, crisp winters. Uruguay’s climate is mild, with no extreme changes in temperature.
Stable business climate. Political and social stability make Uruguay one of the best places for international business to base themselves in Latin America.
Solid infrastructure. I use the word
5 Reasons to Relocate to Uruguay
Who is Better for Uruguay, Obama or McCain?
Uruguay represents one of the strongest supporters of Obama in South America.
From May to September 2008 Gallup Polls conducted surveys in 70 countries to see who the world preferred to see elected into the Presidential office in the United States.
Uruguay had one of the strongest responses in favor of Obama, with 39% expressing their personal support for his campaign. In the lowest percentages in South America, only 7% support McCain. The other 55% are undecided.
Interesting enough, Uruguay is pretty confident that they won’t be particularly affected by the election of either Obama or McCain.
Only 27% feel the election will make a difference in Uruguay, and while 34% feel it won’t, 39% are Read more
Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time
Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.
Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.
The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more
How About Investing in Uruguay's Real Estate Market?
“Uruguay is the safest country, has the least economic disparity, and the most highly educated population in Latin America,” said David Hammond, a realtor for ParadiseUruguay.com. “It is the second least corrupt country in Latin America, behind Chile; [it also] has good health care, and is one of the most affordable places in the world to live.”
What more can this Gringo tell you? Uruguay is the 5th wealthiest country in Latin America, according to the CIA World Factbook. It has two extremely solid markets in cattle ranching and the meat industry and has seen a healthy economic growth in recent years. Montevideo and Punta del Este are the most popular, and most expensive real estate Read more
Uruguay is the Place to Escape the United States Recession
As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.
Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more
The Beltrán Hotel in Colonia
The Beltrán has one of the longest records of high quality service for hotels and restaurants in Colnia del Sacramento. The hotel has 11 rooms in two categories, standard and superior. They are fully equipped with cable TV, telephone and air conditioning.
Each room is designed to have its own special look to it, with its own personality. The hotel is one of the oldest in the city, and accentuates on its Colonial structure with antique furniture. The superior rooms have balconies overlooking the streets. Standard rooms cost from US $65 – $85 and Superior rooms cost from US $75 – $95 a night.The restaurant is the first café and restaurant in Colonia and is open daily. Read more
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