For most of us, when we think of Uruguay what comes to mind is the party scene at Punta del Este and the capital, Montevideo. That  is where most fellow expatriates are drawn and rarely venture out into the rest of the country. Some, however, have stepped of the beaten path and found treasures formerly enjoyed only by locals and savvy Argentinians. One such treasure is El Salto, a city located along the Rio Uruguay, across from the Argentinian city of Concordia.

While El Salto is the second largest city in Uruguay it still manages to keep a small town feel. One University, one mall, one movie theater. It may not sound too promising, but despite that small town feel Read more