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A while back, I decided to take some time away from the corporate workplace and travel to Uruguay, South America. My decision to travel to Uruguay, instead of other South American countries, was as much by chance as anything else (as you can read in my post "
You may notice in my writings that I developed a great fondness for this smaller country, overshadowed to the north by Brazil and the south by Argentina. Your impressions are correct. Uruguay is a country filled with wonderful people, outstanding beaches, and a warmth unseen in many places.
This Living in Uruguay section is dedicated to this wonderful country. If you're fortunate enough to visit, be sure to not only embrace their culture, but their language. I used
before my arrival. You can download it now and begin immediately.
In all of my writings about Uruguay, I try to bring you not only the facts and references of a location or event, but what it felt like through my experiences. I hope you enjoy and get to Uruguay for a visit soon.
Sep
16
2008
There are three things that are legal (well, one is semi-legal) in Uruguay that you may not be able to do at home: Gambling, Prostitution, and Drugs. With such vice-availability, I began to call Uruguay The Amsterdam of South America.
Gambling in Uruguay
Back in the good ole’ USA, I have been to Las Vegas a time or two, or three, or more, but who’s counting. And so, as I was reading up on Uruguay before I visited, I had read that casinos are legal in Uruguay.
I’ll have to be mindful of this one, I thought. I am going to South America to experience the culture, the people, the history…not another casino. However, like any good investigative journalist, I had to take one for the team just to report back to you, the reader. Continue Reading »
Sep
09
2008
I initially planned to visit Uruguay for approximately 4 months. However, when I read the Department of State’s Uruguay page, it said:
All United States citizens entering Uruguay for business or pleasure must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling on a regular passport do not need a visa for a visit of less than three months.” Continue Reading »
Jul
12
2008
Returning to Punta Del Este, after being there during the winter, was like returning to a ghost-town and finding it filled with people laughing, drinking, sunning, and enjoying every moment.
The wealthy set from all over South America and the world descend on Punta Del Este immediately after Christmas and the party lasts for a few months. Continue Reading »
Jun
11
2008
Punta Del Este, Uruguay is unlike any other beach town in Uruguay.
Whereas most beaches in Uruguay are more laid-back and filled with actual Uruguayans, Punta Del Este during the South American summer is the hub of South America’s (and the worlds) elite.
My first exposure to Punta Del Este was not in the summer. It was at the end of September, the beginning of the springtime in Uruguay, when winter is slowly releasing its grasp on the cold weather. We were fortunate to have a good day at this time of the year and decided to take advantage of it with a visit to Punta Del Este. Continue Reading »
Jun
06
2008
When I am asked, “What is your favorite place in Uruguay, the answer invariably is Cabo Polonio.” It’s a little slice of Heaven on Earth.
Like Heaven, it is also very difficult to get to-you have to pay attention to what you are doing or you’ll miss it. Continue Reading »
May
22
2008
Renting a car in Uruguay is a tremendous way to get around if you intend to see many places in a short amount of time.
If you are simply going to one place (like Punta Del Este) for several days, it is better to travel by bus. Continue Reading »
May
20
2008
For those that are visiting Montevideo, Uruguay, and seeking to learn spanish, I thought I would introduce you to my Spanish teacher Alejandra (Ale). Ale helped me with many of my Spanish web site projects while I was here (see Spanish Pronunciation: Spanish Readings of Paulo Coelho Essays as an example) and she was also my private Spanish tutor for 6 months. Continue Reading »
Mar
30
2008
If you read about my arrival in Uruguay, you know that I was greeted by warm people and cold weather. This ran counter to all my dim intuition which says travel south, get warmer. Well, thankfully, over time, the weather changes. Even better, the people don’t. Continue Reading »
Mar
27
2008
A One Day Trip to Colonia, Uruguay
My Uruguayan friend Vicky and I took a trip to Colonia, Uruguay last week. Colonia is town situated along the border between Argentina and Uruguay. Most folks pass through here on their short journey to Buenos Aires (the quick boat gets you there in just an hour). It’s well worth it to take the time to visit Colonia rather than just passing through.
Colonia is a strong mix of Spanish and Portuguese history. The two empires fought endlessly over Colonia like she was a woman neither could live without. Continue Reading »
Oct
21
2007
Random Observations: Bills, Bidets, Boundaries, Bicycles
There are 3 main cell phone companies: Ancel, MovieStar, and CTIMovil.
Nobody here makes a phone call. If you receive one, it’s important, or the person is rich and lazy.
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