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Blog from American living in Uruguay
UruguayInfo.com
The best site we've found, especially for potential expats. Includes cost of living information. (Make sure you use the links in the left-hand column.)
From Uruguay
Excellent blog direct from Uruguay with lots of current events and photos
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Official Government Web Sites
Government of Uruguay
Portal to government websites
Embassy of Uruguay
In Washington D.C.
Uruguay - A Profile
Good overview
Uruguay Natural
Ministry of Tourism
Location
Uruguay is located in southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between southern Brazil and northern Argentina.
At a latitude of approximately 30-35 S, it has a southern latitude equivalent to Atlanta, Georgia or Los Angeles, California
Land
Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America, slightly smaller than the state of Washington. It has a land area of 173,620 sq km. It consists mostly of rolling plains and low hills, with a fertile coastal lowland. The lowest point is 0 meters at the Atlantic Ocean, the the highest is Cerro Catedral at 514 meters.
Population
3,415,920(July 2005 estimate)
Montevideo (capital city) 1,300,000
Ethnic Groups
White 88%, mestizo 8%, black 4%, Amerindian (practically nonexistent)
Religions
Roman Catholic 66% (less than half of the adult population attends church regularly), Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, nonprofessing or other 31%
U.S. State Dept. International Religious Freedom Report
Languages
Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
Languages of Uruguay
English/Spanish - Spanish/English Translation
Time Zone
Time zone is -3 GMT.
There is daylight savings time.
Montevideo local time/sunrise/sunset
Telephone Codes
Country Code - 598
All International Phone Codes
Internet Country Code
.uy
Internet Connection
Cybercafes
World Wide Phone Guide
Using a modem practically anywhere
Climate
The climate is warm temperate, with freezing temperatures almost unknown. Average temperatures range from 43° F to 59° F. Rainfall is quite evenly distributed throughout the year. The peak summer months of January and February are the time when neighboring Argentines throng Uruguay's beach resorts.
Current Temperatures
Montevideo
Punta del Este
Salto
Other Uruguay Towns
Customs/Visas
Passport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a visit of less than three months.
Foreign Entry Requirements
Currency
The unit of currency is the Uruguyan peso (UYU)
Banknotes
International Currency Conversion
Send money fast to Uruguay with Western Union
Safety
Consular Information Sheet for Uruguay
Politics
Uruguay's New Government
From Upside Down World
Where the People Voted Against Fear
By Eduardo Galeano after the November 2004 election
Health/Water
MDTravelHealth.com Valuable, detailed information.
Traveler's Health Information U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Uruguay Health Statistics (WHO)
Electricity
Electricity in Uruguay is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second.
World Electric Guide
Voltage and Frequency
National Anthem
Orientales, la Patria o la tumba! (Uruguayans, the Fatherland or Death!), music by Francisco José Debali, lyrics by Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa in 1845. Listen
Lyrics and more information
National Holidays
Independence Day, 25 August (from Brazil in 1825)
Public and Bank Holidays
Drink
While such wine drinks as clericó (white wine and fruit juice), medio y medio (sparkling wine and fruit juice), and beer (Uruguyan-made Pilsen) are popular, there is really only one drink: Mate.
Yerba Mate
The yerba is the herb—the powdered tea leaves. The mate is the gourd that holds the tea. And a bombilla is a metal—usually silver—straw that filters out the tea leaves, allowing you to enjoy the strong, bitter and healthy national drink.
Yerba Mate
Mi Yerba Mate
How to Prepare a Traditional Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate Gourds
Wine
Most common grapes are:
Red wine - Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah
White wine - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Chenin, Muscat, Frontignan, Riesling, Semillon, Muscatel Ottonel and Torrontes
Uruguayan Wine Guide
Food Specialties
Asado (grilled beef), parrilla (a mixed grill served on a platter), chivitos (thin slices of steak cooked over charcoal on an open grill and served as an open-faced sandwich—with lots more stuff on top and served on a large platter with cold salads), dulce de leche (a sweet sauce made by boiling milk and sugar down to a thick paste—similar to caramel).
Activities
Birding
Birding in Uruguay
Birdingpal
Birds Uruguay
Uruguay Birding Pals
Gambling
Uruguay Casinos and Gambling
Geocaching
Geocaches in Uruguay
Surfing
Wannasurf
Surfing spots
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Uruguay Full Index
Regional Information
Uruguay is divided into 19 departments (departamentos); Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandú, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San José, Soriano, Tacuarembó, Treinta y Tres.
Guides and Reports
Background Note
U.S. State Department
Country Profile
From the BBC
Country Commercial Guide
U.S. Government [Word document]
Country Study
U.S. Library of Congress
Timeline - 1516-2005
History timeline from the BBC
Introduction to Uruguay
Frommer's
CIA Factbook
CIA World Factbook
Uruguay
Nation Master
Uruguay
Wikipedia
Uruguay
World Bank
Uruguay Travel Information
Lonely Planet
General Information
Discover Uruguay
Information on a variety of places and activities
International Living A very commercial site with limited information
Rodelu
Excellent site covering all areas of Uruguay
Top Uruguay
Excellent guide currently in Spanish.
Travel to Uruguay
Good information on the country, food, customs, things to see and do
Trip Advisor.com
Reviews and travel information
Turismo del Uruguay
Extensive tourist information. Nice photos
Uruguay - an Unknown Paradise
From Pro Uruguay. Internal links seem to work only from main page
Uruguay Center
Information and travel center for visitors
Uruguay Magazine
Mechanically translated into English from German, and not current, but some good articles and photos.
Uruguay for Tourists
Just one long page but worth it for the colorful descriptions of the various places it covers
UruguayInfo.com
The best site we've found, especially for potential expats. Includes cost of living information. (Make sure you use the links in the left-hand column.)
Uruguay Total
Comprehensive site in Spanish
Uruguay Uruguay
Descriptions of many aspects of the country
Uruguay Web Resources
From the Univ of Texas Latin American Information Center
Visit Uruguay
Hotel, car rental and restaurant information. Good photo gallery.
Atlántida
Atlántida
In Spanish
Atlántida Online
Excellent site. In Spanish.
Piriápolis
Piriápolis
From Discover Uruguay
Piriapolis
Information and resources from About.com
Punta del Este
Punta del Este
Outstanding guide. Some good photos.
Punta del Este Towns
Neighboring areas
PuntaWeb
Outstanding site on Punta del Este. In Spanish.
Taking a Punta
Guardian Unlimited on Punta del Este
Rocha
Rocha Paraiso Natural
In Spanish
Articles
Country That Wouldn't Grow Up, The
From Times Online
Essential Information
From Guardian Unlimited
Full Montevideo, The
Washington Post article
Real Post Reports
First-hand information from people who've lived there.
Uruguay - Stylish, scenic and full of surprises
From the San Francisco Chronicle
Uruguay - The Country With a Beach
From BootsnAll Travel
Interesting Websites
Farming Uruguay
Agriculture in Uruguay
History of Montevideo Tramways
With many photographs
Stone Semiprecious
Agates, amethysts, and other geodes from Artigas, Uruguay
Books
Ariel
Classic essay comparing U.S. and Latin American cultures by José Enrique Rodó. Although published in 1900, it is as relevant as ever and is still studied—and debated—throughout Latin America
Days and Nights of Love and War
Thoughts, stories and essays on the Latin American people by Uruguyan Eduardo Galeano, one of the region's foremost contemporary writers
Killing the Mandarin
Novel set in Montevideo at the time of the Tupamaros
Put Your Best Foot Forward - South America
A guide to international communication and behavior
Shipyard, The
Novel by Juan Carlos Onetti
Tree of Red Stars, The
Novel of a young woman involved with the Tupamaros
Tupamaro Guerrillas, The
Excellent book on the guerrilla movement that began in the late 1960s
Videos
State of Siege
Costa-Gavras' thriller with Yves Montand set in Montevideo at the time of the Tupamaros [VHS]
Language Study
Montevideo
Flags
Flagline.com
Flags, pins, patches, key rings and more
Music CDs
Canciones Para Mi America
Daniel Viglietti
Desde Tacuarembo
Alfredo Zitarrosa
Eco
Jorge Drexler
Lo Mejor de lo Mejor
Carlos Gardel
Maps
Buy
ITMB Uruguay Map
Foldable
Nelles Northern Argentina / Uruguay Map
View Online
Country
Country
Country
Political
Relief
Vegetation
Webcams
None known
Photographs
Asi es Uruguay
Overview and photos of all areas of Uruguay
Flickr - Montevideo
Sixty-seven excellent photos of Montevideo
Flickr - Punta del Este
Eighteen beautiful photos
Flickr - Uruguay
Fifty great photos
Flickr - Uruguyan Countryside
Eighteen nice photos of the interior
Studio Stonek
Huge number of beautiful photos
Top Uruguay
Huge selection of excellent photos
Visit Uruguay
Twenty-seven excellent photos
Blogs
Coastal Uruguay
Focus on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay
From Uruguay
Excellent blog direct from Uruguay with lots of current events and photos
Uruguay Dreaming
Life and customs in Uruguay. Excellent list of web resources.
Uruguay Living
Blog from an American expat living in Montevideo
Internet Forums
soc.culture.uruguay
Google group (Usenet)
Uruguayos of the World
Yahoo group
Air
Montevideo Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, American Airlines, Gol Transportes Aeros, IBERIA, Lan Airlines, Lufthansa, PLUNA, Transportes Aereos Del Mercosur, U Air, United Airlines, VARIG
Uruguay Airports
Low-cost Air Travel
Americas Travel
Tom Tours
Boat
Noonsite
A superb one-stop site for cruising sailors
Ports of Uruguay
Bus
ANETRA
COPSA
Lodging
Book a Hotel in Uruguay
Al Uruguay
Hotel and car rental reservations
Backpacker de la Barra
Hostel in Punta del Este
Hostels.com
HostelWorld
Hotel Terrazas del Puerto
In Piriápolis
Montevideo Hotels
From Trip Advisor.com
Current News
Google
Indymedia Uruguay
Uruguay branch of worldwide grassroots news organization
Merco Press
News from the Mercosur countries
Narco News Uruguay reports
Authentic journalism from Latin America -
Narco News home
Topix.net
Washington Post
Yahoo
Yahoo News Photos
Embassies
British Embassy
Canadian Embassy
U.S. Embassy
Business
Doing Business in Uruguay
A World Bank report on the ease of doing business
Uruguay-USA Chamber of Commerce
Building business opportunities
U.S. Commercial Service
Meetups
Meetups
Expatriates
UruguayInfo.com
The best site we've found, especially for potential expats. Includes cost of living information. (Make sure you use the index links on the left-hand column)
Buying Property
Buying Ranch Land In Uruguay
Snapshots of a small and friendly prairie country
Real Estate Investing in Uruguay
Information as of 2001
Real Estate Firms and Listings
Apuntavamos
Houses, apartments and farms in Punta del Este
Escape Artist
Featured (i.e. EA makes money) properties
Inmobiliaria Piriápolis
Real estate in Piriápolis
Lucia del Castillo
Montevideo
Pedro Gava
Piriápolis
Property World
Global online website
Punta Online
In Spanish and German
Real Estate Agencies
Good list
Real Estate Network Internet
Uruguay and Argentina
Terramar
Punta del Este area
Uruguay Property
Property consultants and management
"Boomers Abroad" and "The Uruguay Page" websites and original content copyright © 2004, 2005 Mick Winter
Photos: Courtesy of Uruguay Ministry of Tourism
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