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During the southern hemisphere summer months of January and February, Punta del Este fills with vacationers. Many of them own a home there, a brick-and-mortar investment where they can enjoy summer. And for the smart ones, a second home in Punta del Este is part of their Plan B. Here’s why.
Uruguay is a food rich country—both in terms of its plentiful food supply and its tasty cuisine. Eighty percent of Uruguay’s land area is used for agriculture. It includes vast ranches of cows and sheep, poultry farms, and dairies. Crops grown in Uruguay include rice and other grains, a variety of vegetables, and fruit ranging from pears to tangerines.
Do you like the idea of retiring abroad in a small coastal town? If so, let me share a couple of interesting options in Uruguay. First off, the fact that they’re in Uruguay is a big plus. Uruguay doesn’t get destructive earthquakes, doesn't have volcanoes, and is not in a hurricane path. Plus, it’s socially stable, with...
Have you considered retiring in Uruguay? It’s a mostly rural country with vast ranches, beautiful beaches, and a warm culture. And even though it's a small country, Uruguay offers a range of attractive cities and towns expats find attractive. Here are some of the best places to live in Uruguay, divided into three categories:
In the 1940s and ’50s, the government of Uruguay explored for oil in the northwest part of the country in and near the Department of Salto. While they didn’t find the deposits of crude they were hoping for, they did discover something else of value: the hot mineral-rich water of the Guaraní Aquifer. Hot spring parks and resorts sprouted near the well sites...
Year after year, Mercer ranks Montevideo as the city offering the highest quality of life in South America. And after living here for several years it’s easy to see why. But besides all the interesting things to do in Montevideo, you also find interesting places to visit in its vicinity—many ideal for a long weekend.
I moved to Uruguay in 2006 for a mix of reasons: a new adventure, a simpler life, and to invest in real estate. Healthier living wasn’t on my list. It was a side benefit I discovered once here. And now, it’s one of the things about Uruguay I appreciate most...
Most travelers come to Uruguay for a summertime beach vacation. But you could easily plan an entire visit around Uruguay’s historic sights and cultural events. Then, there’s the countryside, with enough outdoor activities to fill another trip. To get the most from your time in Uruguay, it makes sense to learn your options and plan ahead...
In Uruguay, you find expats settled in the capital city, Montevideo; in beach towns along the coast; and on rural properties of the interior. It’s a diverse country, with metropolitan, coastal, and rural options for the expat. Uruguay’s interior is part of the South American Pampas—low-lying grassland with fertile soils, rivers, and a temperate climate...
After a career in real estate, I revisited the aspirations of my youth, which led to travel writing. For me, it’s been a good move. Here are nine reasons why you may want to consider it, too...