Morell
12/22/2016 17:39 EST
This is someone's experience recently.
I just opened a bank account with ITAU bank in Maldonado (next to Punte Shopping). It was all done in English with very helpful/friendly assistance and very clear guidance on just a handful of documents needed - passport, utility bill from here, bank account from originating country, salary proof, tax return and three references. Account was open inside 2 weeks.
Others say it is easier in smaller towns than in Montevideo but I don't know if that is true.
There used to be expat lunches in Montevideo Not sure if they are still going. This is from last year.
There's one that meets at Felini's in Pocitos at 12pm on Sundays. It's a good restaurant but pricey. In the past, it's been loud and cramped, but the last time we went it wasn't like that. I believe they have new owners now. The restaurant will require you to eat.
There's another meeting at 2pm on Sundays at La Paponita. This is on 18 de Julio across from the big Banco Republica. You don't have to eat. There's no cover charge. The size of the group varies from half a dozen people to 20 or more. And the prices are reasonable (for Uruguay).
There is one in Atlantida http://mydayinuy.com/events/
Also In Punta del Este and Piriapolis
Pamela Hall soldilocks@gmail.com for the Piriapolis group I think
Punta del Este expat meeting - NEW LOCATION
monthly meeting will take place on the THIRD
MONDAY, of the month at 11:00 a.m.
Please feel free to bring any English-speaking friends/guests
The meeting is at a NEW place.
WE WILL GET TOGETHER ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE
PUERTO in Punta del Este (Punta del Este Marina/Harbour)
at the tip of the Peninsula.
There is a new DON PEPERONE cafe/bar/restaurant,
that's where we'll meet this time.
It has a huge terrace with lots of big, white umbrellas to provide enough shade. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we will be able to sit outdoors. If not, we can sit inside, it's ample and comfortable.
Address:
Rambla Gral. Artigas, almost at the corner of 12th. Street
(12th. Street is also called Virazon street)
Phone Number: 42-44.39.15
Directions:
Follow the Rambla (along the COAST) on the Mansa Side,
past some of the fancy restaurants,
until you see (on your right-hand side) a huge parking lot for BOATS.
The Restaurant is right across the street from this lot. There is an
Art Gallery named Guerra right beside the Restaurant, and a Freddo
Ice-cream parlor on the other side.
AS USUAL, THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT (15%) ON ANY ITEM ON THE MENU
FOR OUR GROUP. They do NOT have a Daily Special-Menu. Sharing is permitted.
NOTE TO ALL NEWCOMERS: We are not being charged for using the facilities at the restaurant, but EVERYONE is required to order something; lunch, a pizza, coffee, a soda, a beer, whatever you wish from the menu, but DO order something.
BOOK EXCHANGE:
We will have books in English for you to take home.
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