Celebrate the Good Old Days with La Noche de Nostalgia

July 27th, 2009 | The Best of Uruguay, Uruguay - Culture, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Must See or Do, Uruguay - Nightlife, Uruguay - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Celebrate the Good Old Days with La Noche de Nostalgia

We are one month away from celebrating the Declaration of Independence, a national, non working holiday observed in Uruguay yearly on the 25th of August. One of the best parts of not going to work on the 25th, means that on the 24th you have plenty of time to party! No need to think about waking up for work the next morning.

Rumor has it, over 20 years ago a local am radio DJ started “La Noche de la Nostalgia” (The Nostalgia Night), a party where only old hits would be played. Since that first famed night, year after year the country has grown to celebrate hold hits, with music, costumes, and celebrations on the night of August 24th, a day Read more

The Cost of Living in Uruguay

July 20th, 2009 | The Best of Uruguay, Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Relocation, Uruguay - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

The Cost of Living in Uruguay

What is the cost of living in Uruguay? Well, for many it depends on where and how they live. What is for certain is that right now 1 US dollar is equal to about 23 Uruguayan pesos, which is better than it was last year.

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Real Chinese Food in Uruguay!

July 9th, 2009 | Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Gringo Favorite, Uruguay - Places to Eat, Uruguay - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Real Chinese Food in Uruguay!

Hooray for Chinese food that is actually somewhat like Chinese food in South America!

As an extensive traveler I have found that Chinese food is actually a staple restaurant in most countries. In that statement, I use the term “Chinese food” quite loosely. What most restaurants serve up (even if you see a Chinese cook in the back) is what residents of the local country think Chinese food should taste like. You can imagine this is pretty frustrating for a Gringo who grew up pointing to items on the menu because the waiter didn’t speak any English.

Gran China, which is located on San Jose 1077 between Rio Negro and Paraguay in Centro actually does real Chinese food. The flavors Read more

Another Health Benefit of Permanent Life in Uruguay

July 2nd, 2009 | The Best of Uruguay, Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Gringo Favorite, Uruguay - Relocation | 1 Comment »

Another Health Benefit of Permanent Life in Uruguay

If you are debating getting your residency in Uruguay I am here to tell you another benefit of being a resident: if you are working for a Uruguayan company and paying into BPS (social security) then you are entitled to receive health insurance via the government sponsored Health Insurance Plans.

Many who come to Uruguay, work for a Uruguayan company, and have their residency benefit from these plans. The health care is reliable, the insurance actually covers a good deal, and I think you’ll find you are way better taken care of than with some of the health insurance providers in the States.

The only issue with the arrangement of this health insurance is that the directors of Uruguayan corporations Read more

The Jazz is Back in Punta del Este

January 18th, 2009 | Uruguay - Culture, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Nightlife | 1 Comment »

The Jazz is Back in Punta del Este

Today marks the arrival of numerous international Jazz musicians to Punta del Este for the 14th annual International Jazz Festival.

The two day festival at the open air amphitheater of La Pataia begins tomorrow, Monday the 19th of January and ends on Tuesday the 20th. The music starts at 8:00 pm and entrance costs 880 pesos.

The evening will be divided into two musical sets. The first set will have a large Latin influence. Argentine singer Sofia Rei Koutsovitis is scheduled to perform, and she will be accompanied by Columbian drummer Samuel Torres. Argentine guitarist Frederico Dannemann will be coming in from Chile to perform.

Final Weekend of the Expo Prado Agricultural Fair

September 19th, 2008 | Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Family Friendly | 1 Comment »

This is the last weekend of the 103rd annual Expo Prado rural fair. The agricultural trade show has been going on since Thursday, September the 11th, and runs until Sunday, September 21st. The fair is open everyday from 8 am to 8 pm, and gives an interesting look at the rural way of life in Uruguay.

Held in Montevideo, the cattle and agricultural fair draws people from across the country to the capital city. It is a general trades fair for capital and consumer goods.

The fair is being held at the Predio del Prado and has been organized by the Asociacion Rural del Uruguay.

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Uruguay's Top Destinations

August 21st, 2008 | Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Must See or Do, Uruguay - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Currently the three most popular destinations in Uruguay are the capital, Montevideo, the 17th century port of Colonia, and the beaches of Punta del Este.

Montevideo is the largest city in Uruguay, and is an important harbor town. It is alive with business, arts, and culture, with a number of museums and galleries. This historic destination is also considered to be the city with the highest quality of living in Latin America.

Colonia is found in southern Uruguay, right across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a World Heritage Site thanks to its historical quarter.

Punta del Este, as has already been mentioned on the blog, is the trendiest beach down Read more

Possibly the Best Beach in South America

August 13th, 2008 | Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Gringo Favorite, Uruguay - Places to Stay | 1 Comment »

Punta del Este has earned itself the nickname, “The Hamptons of South America,” and not without good reason. This important resort town attracts the wealthiest of visitors, and is viewed as an exclusive vacation destination, despite the fact that all the beaches on the peninsula are actually public.

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There are two shores, Brava and Mansa, meaning courageous and mild, and the waves match the names, giving you the opportunity to swim in tranquil waters, or surf the large waves. There is also some excellent fishing in the area.

Resorts abound and two of the finest five star hotels in Punta del Read more

Make sure you come hungry…

July 26th, 2008 | Uruguay - Culture, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Gringo Favorite, Uruguay - Places to Eat, Uruguay - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In Uruguay, meal times have always served as a time for the family to gather together, oftentimes with everyone taking part in some aspect of preparing the meal, to enjoy quality time, as well as quality food. The main meal of Uruguay is called asado, which literally means roasted. Throughout Central and South American asados vary from country to county. In Uruguay the asado is made with a variety of meat, together with other animal parts, cooked in special ovens called parrilleros, over fire wood.

After mealtime, families may pass the hours playing truco, a traditional Uruguayan card game. Most also enjoy a cup of mate, a tea-like drink brewed from the dried leaves of the yerba mate. Read more

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