Uruguay Weather – Enjoy all Four Seasons

Uruguay Weather – Enjoy all Four Seasons

One of my favorite things about Uruguay is the weather. In comparison to other countries where you can retire, I find the four seasons pretty refreshing. (Compare Uruguay with countries like Costa Rica with 6 months of dry weather and 6 months of unstoppable rain, and you can see why Uruguay weather, in my opinion, is so much better.)

In Montevideo the temperature has a pretty wide range, going below freezing just a couple days a year and above 90F/32C only about a week a year. The biggest difference is that since Uruguay is in the Southern hemisphere the seasons are opposite, putting Christmas in the summer, Easter in the Autumn, Halloween falls in the Spring and the Independence Read more

How do I know if Relocating to Uruguay is Right for me?

So you are seriously considering moving to Uruguay, but you still can’t quite decide if it is the right place for you. There are plenty of sources out there telling you all the wonderful things about Uruguay, but… how do you know it matches your needs? What reasons are there not to come to Uruguay?

Here are few thoughts to consider before deciding to make the move:

Quick Tips for Understanding Uruguayan Spanish

Quick Tips for Understanding Uruguayan Spanish

Uruguay Spanish is considered Latin American Spanish, not castellano, as Spain Spanish is called. However, there are some differences in pronunciation, and of course wording, due to a stronger Portuguese and Italian influence. The Spanish used in Uruguay is very similar to that used in Buenos Aires, Argentina because of their close proximity to one another.

Even with training and a decent knowledge of Spanish, you may find it a little difficult to understand the accent in Uruguay when you first arrive. What is the may difference? Well, the most prominent pronunciation difference from the Spanish spoken in Uruguay and Buenos Aires to that of the rest of Latin America is the pronunciation of the Spanish double L, “ll.” Read more

Clubs, Bars, and Drinks in Punta del Este

Clubs, Bars, and Drinks in Punta del Este

Partying in Punta del Este is only restricted by the number of hours in the night. For most the evening gets started with a late dinner and is followed with hours of hopping from club to club, particularly the ones located in the La Barra district.

Tequila is considered to be the hippest place to hangout, especially for its popularity among celebrities. Tequila is open daily, but only during the high season (from December to March) from 10:30 pm to 4 am. The hottest nightclub in town is a cozy single floor club with red and black booths. It spins a variety of music including Latin tracks and international hip hop chart toppers.

The ripped Argentinian bouncer guards the Read more

Learn Spanish! It will help you decide which beach to visit in Punta del Este

Learn Spanish! It will help you decide which beach to visit in Punta del Este

Time for a mini-Spanish lesson!

What does Mansa mean?

What does Brava mean?

Knowing the translations of those words will help you decide which beach, or Playa, you want to visit on the peninsula of Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Posh Hotel in Jose Ignacio

Posh Hotel in Jose Ignacio

The 12 room Posada del Faro is a nice place to relax and enjoy Jose Ignacio and nearby Punta del Este. The small peninsula of Jose Ignacio is located just 35 km from Punta del Este and is known for its beautiful beaches and relaxed atmosphere.

Each room has its own unique feel and private terrace. The rooms are individually decorated with the most comfortable furniture, high quality linens, and gorgeous art. Amenities include wireless internet, satellite TV, a minibar, AC and a fireplace.

Rooms start at 180 a night in the low season, and can get as high as 700 in the high season. This luxurious, yet private resort is the perfect place to enjoy Read more

Lucy's Restaurant in Jose Ignacio

One fantastic restaurant in Jose Ignacio is Lucy’s Restaurant and Salon de Te. This restaurant and tea room has a reputation of serving up some of the best food in Uruguay.

Seating is available inside and outside on a patio, the service is prompt and the staff is friendly. If you don’t read Spanish then make sure you bring a pocket dictionary; the menu is in Spanish only.

The decoration of the place is nice and relaxing. The curried fish is an excellent choice. Make sure you save enough room for dessert! You may chose to come later in the evening and enjoy a nice cup of tea with some tasty pastries.

A meal will Read more

The Human Rights Project – You Can Make a Difference

The Gringo Report team was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”

The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.

To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a beautifully illustrated full color book entitled, The Trouble with the Alphabet, written and illustrated by Caryn West. The book takes you around the world to 26 countries A-Z where children are suffering. Each country featured is also connected to a charitable organization that receives part of the proceeds from each book purchased, as well as all purchases from TheTroubleWiththeAlphabet.com.

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Buquebus – Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Traveling from Buenos Aires directly into Montevideo can be quite a pleasant experience, especially given the high quality of service the Buquebus provides.

Buquebus has their act together, with a comprehensive web-site that details fairs, schedules, services and more. You can even order your tickets online, and if you have any problems they are very prompt when it comes to answering e-mails sent to atclientes@buquebus.com.

If you don’t speak any Spanish that is no problem, many of the employees speak at least a little bit of English, and if you send an inquiry via email in English it will not affect their ability to respond in the least.

You can also buy Read more

Uruguay's Eduardo Galeano Speaks on Obama's Election

I was planning on getting off the political page, but I happened to stumble across an interesting interview of sorts done by Democracy Now with one of my favorite, and one of the most famous Uruguayan writers, Eduardo Galeano. Galeano speaks out about what it really means to have an African-American for President.

The following quote is what caught my eye; Eduardo Galeano states:

I would like that Obama, who has now tremendous, historic opportunity, that he never forgets that he’s now going inside the White House. The White House will be his house in the time coming, but this White House was built by black slaves. And I’d like, I hope, that he Read more

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