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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Get in on Punta del Diablo's Real Estate Boom
Punta del Diablo is a small fishing town that has exploded in popularity in recent years. In the first ten days of January, the town received 25,000 guests. Some came to visit, some opened up new businesses, and others enjoyed … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Expat Advice, Investing, Issue #53, News, Real Estate, Retirement
Tagged business venture, foreign investment, Punta del Diablo, Real Estate, summer season
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Private Schools in Uruguay… A Quick Guide
Private schools in Uruguay offer a dizzying array of choices, and to decide with confidence is extremely difficult. There are plenty of obvious differences between the schools, yet, there is something more subtle in making the choice. First of all, … Continue reading
An Expat Account of… Finding a Great Holiday Deal
In less than three weeks, the summer will officially come to an end. It has been a busy one for us with visitors from Canada and France. We’ve spent a lot of time touring them about. Although Punta del Este, … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Expat Accounts, Issue #53, Living
Tagged Argentina, getaway, hotel, package tour, tour
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Colonia Suiza, A Pocket of Switzerland in the Heart of Uruguay
Colonia Suiza (also known as Nueva Helvecia) in the south west of Uruguay is a charming village of barely 10,000 dwellers founded by Swiss immigrants. Its main square is the most beloved place among the community of Nueva Helvecia. Here … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Issue #53, Living, Retirement
Tagged beaches, Colonia Suiza, festivals, Nueva Helvecia, Swiss immigrants, weekend getaway
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Mercosur Takes Strides to Protect Against Falling U.S. Dollar
At a recent Mercosur summit held in Montevideo, the finance ministers of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay discussed taking measures to protect their economies against the devaluation of the U.S. dollar. One consideration was the creation of a sovereign fund … Continue reading
Uruguay's Economy to Grow by 5% – Good News for Investors
The Economic Commission for Latinamerica and the Caribbean, Eclac, has announced that the economy of Uruguay is expected to grow by 5% in 2010. The report shows that Uruguay’s forecasted growth, along with Peru, is the second highest in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Eclac, economic growth, Latin America, Peru
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With Record Tourism Numbers in 2009, The Secret’s Out on Uruguay
It’s carnival season in many countries around the world. Though now an almost entirely secular event, historically speaking, countries with a Roman Catholic heritage would put on related celebrations and parades just prior to the observance of Lent. This past weekend, … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Issue #52, Living, News
Tagged Argentina, beaches, economy, Montevideo, Punta del Este, tourism, tourism industry
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Public Schools in Uruguay—A Quick Guide
Arriving in Uruguay with kids means lots of decision making for parents. Depending on the age of your kids, education is foremost. So, what kind of school do you choose? Well firstly, you have to decide between the private and … Continue reading
The Chivito—The Pride of Uruguay
Montevideo, mate, pristine beaches, and Gardel are all undoubtedly Uruguayan symbols that are known around the world. But as far as cuisine is concerned, the pride of the Uruguayan people lies in the chivito. It is an icon in this … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Issue #52, Living
Tagged Chivito, cuisine, eating out, food, restaurant
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An Expat Account of… Atlantida’s Beach-Now Wheelchair Accessible
Atlantida is located on bluffs above a beautiful beach. Multiple access points have been provided to the beach by nicely crafted sets of wooden walks and stairs. Absolutely great—if you can handle the stairs. But what if you are in … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantida, beach resort, beaches, weekend getaway, wheelchair accessible
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