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% 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 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 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 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
Traveling to Colonia del Sacramento
A few weeks back Colonia del Sacramento was mentioned as being one of the top places to visit in Uruguay. The oldest town in Uruguay, it sits Rio de La Plata in southeastern Uruguay, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The cobblestone streets of Old Colonia, and the fortresses, ports and museums, combine to warrant at least a couple days of your visit to Uruguay. If you are not sure where to start, stop by the Tourist Information office downtown on General Flores and Rivera St, just outside of the walled town. The will be able to help point you in the right direction with helpful information, including maps and brochures. Phone: 2-61-41/2-37-00.
You can also stay tuned, Read more
The Shannon Irish Pub – Montevideo
A night out in Montevideo really isn’t complete without a trip to the local Irish pub, The Shannon.
The Shannon Irish Pub offers a mix of traditional Uruguayan beers and a variety of well-known international ones. It is a great place to just chill with friends, or make new ones, over a pint of beer. The prices are reasonable and the place is always hopping with a mix of expats and locals looking to have fun.
The Shannon is open year round and regularly features live rock and folk music shows. On their web-site they have a calendar of events posted for each month. This week Thursday we’ve got blues, Friday features Juanjo Casual entertaining with Read more
Final Weekend of the Expo Prado Agricultural Fair
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.
For more information you can call +598-2-3366563.
News from Uruguay – In English and Online
UruguayDailyNews.com is the main source for English news in Uruguay. According to its “About Us” page, UruguayDailyNews.com “is first and foremost a digest of the news as reported by the major newspapers and broadcast media here in Uruguay.” However, they do also carry original articles on subjects that are not usually covered in the mainstream media.
UruguayDailyNews.com is an offshoot of UruguayLiving.com. It was created because the folks at UruguayLiving.com felt that they were unable to represent Uruguay the way the natives could; at UruguayDailyNews.com the stories come straight from Uruguayos to the world’s English speaking community.
Front page news and major headlines receive the most attention throughout the week, Read more
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