Tag Archives: Montevideo

Festivals and Events in Uruguay this December

Posted on November 24, 2010 by olauruguay

With the summer approaching, we’ll be soon hitting festival season. Taking in a festival is a great way to experience the true culture of a country and to get to know the ways of its people, so we’ll be keeping … Continue reading →

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Music in Montevideo Series, Part 2—La Trastienda Club Montevideo

Posted on November 17, 2010 by olauruguay

With summer getting closer, things are really getting jumping here in Uruguay. This week in Music in Montevideo we are taking a look at the city’s hippest rock and jazz venue, La Trastienda Club Montevideo. This recycled, old movie theater … Continue reading →

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An Expat Account of… Hecho Aca

Posted on November 17, 2010 by olauruguay

For the past two years I have enjoyed a visit to the annual arts and crafts show at the L.A.T.U. complex near Portones Mall in Montevideo. This year’s show—called Hecho Aca, which translates as “made here”—ran for ten days in November. … Continue reading →

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Music in Montevideo Series, Part I—The Magnificent Teatro Solís

Posted on November 10, 2010 by olauruguay

Uruguay may be small, but thanks to its people’s appreciation and enthusiasm for the arts, the scene here is more lively and varied than you could ever wish for. Montevideo is scattered with sculptures and public murals, and anyone who … Continue reading →

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Raffi—A Middle-Eastern Marvel in Montevideo

Posted on November 2, 2010 by olauruguay

As you know, Uruguay is world famous for its top-quality beef. Living here there is never a shortage of succulent filet mignon. “What a perfect world!”, you might say. However, one does reach a point when filet mignon looses a … Continue reading →

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An Expat Account of… A Visit to the Suprema Corte De Justica

Posted on October 19, 2010 by olauruguay

The building occupied by the Suprema Corte de Justicia, the highest court of Uruguay was opened to the public for Dias del Patrimonio (the annual two-day celebration of Uruguay’s history and culture). The court is housed in the magnificent Palacio … Continue reading →

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Uruguay Real Estate Alert—Old World Charm, Yet Thoroughly Modern

Posted on October 12, 2010 by olauruguay

When James and Bettina found this particular house in Montevideo, they were planning to live in Uruguay for a very long time. The house they had discovered had plenty of wonderful old style charm, but was in need of renovation … Continue reading →

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An Expat Account of… Pittamiglio—The Home of the Man

Posted on October 12, 2010 by olauruguay

Dias del Patrimonio, the annual two-day celebration of Uruguay’s history and culture, provides access to some fine and special buildings. The incredibly interesting Castillo Pittamiglio was one of the sites on this year’s list. Humberto Pittamiglio—a most interesting character in … Continue reading →

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An Expat Account of… Vendors on the Bus

Posted on October 4, 2010 by olauruguay

By car, it takes about forty minutes to get to downtown Montevideo from my home. Although it takes longer, sometimes I choose to ride the bus. It is cheap (about $2 for 50 kilometers), easier, and there is entertainment. People-watching … Continue reading →

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Sprucing up for Summer in Centro de Tratamiento Dermatológico (CTD)

Posted on September 27, 2010 by olauruguay

As we officially celebrate the vernal equinox here in the southern hemisphere, the colder, winter season in Uruguay seems to finally be behind us. With each passing day the “rambla” grows more and more populated with young and old alike … Continue reading →

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