Whether you're already living in Uruguay or preparing to move to Uruguay, our Expat Guide to Living in Uruguay offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Uruguay. For answers to specific questions, visit our Uruguay Forum to talk with expats in Uruguay.
Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.
Many expats who consider living in Uruguay have lived in other South American countries, and then they are exposed to stories of all that it has to offer.
Expats in Uruguay have often lived in other Central and South American countries before landing in Uruguay. They appreciate Uruguay's low-key lifestyle, beautiful beaches and family-focused Uruguayans. 11 expats talk about what it's really like living in Uruguay.
Expats in Uruguay have a variety of healthcare options available to them. Understanding what is available is an important part of preparing to move there. Information about proximity of care and prescription medications in Uruguay is also provided.
Expats in Punta del Este live in a beautiful coastal setting that will leave you wondering why more people don't consider this new hot spot when they scan the globe for their next expat adventure.
An expat talks about living in Paysandu, Uruguay. Topics covered include public vs. private hospitals, petty crime, applying to residency, nightlife and restaurants (pizza parlors are everywhere), golf clubs, international schools and much more.
An expat living in the Maldonado / Punta del Este area of Uruguay recommends enrolling in a hospital mutualista. Because he has had some medical issues and is a diabetic, he does not qualify and self insures through an ambulance service. He also discusses prescription medicines, lower medical costs and the quality of health care in Punta del Este.
An expat in Uruguay talks about moving to the beautiful resort town of Punta Del Este. She talks about housing prices, what to bring and leave behind and more.
An American who retired to Uruguay talks about why he moved to Piriapolis. He offers incredible insight into culture shock, how the challenges of living in Uruguay gradually wore on him and what he appreciated about the culture in Uruguay.
Punta del Diablo is a picturesque fishing village about 2.5 hours up the coast of Uruguay from Punta del Este with a growing expat population. The local people are focused on family, most depend on the tourism industry and everyone loves of soccer. An expat offers an in-depth look at expat life in Punta del Diablo.
After six months of trying to buck the bureaucracy of Argentina, one expat talks about his move to Uruguay and the ease of living there. With its lower cost of living, benefits for seniors, friendly locals and local organic meat and produce, he's enjoying life in Uruguay.
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Uruguay by taking our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Uruguay? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Uruguay by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Uruguay? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Uruguay? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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Moving to Uruguay: 7 Things to Know Before Moving to Uruguay
Expats who move to Uruguay offer a lot of advice about moving there. There are several aspects of living in Uruguay that need to be taken into consideration: health care, cost of living, transportation and types of housing are just a few of the areas to investigate. Going to Uruguay to visit first is critical!
Expat Uruguay: 7 Best Places to Live in Uruguay
Expats in Uruguay agree that the best thing about living in Uruguay is the friendly people. In addition to the friendly locals, the weather, beautiful beaches and stable economy make it a great place to live. We've compiled a list of the 7 best places to live in Uruguay based upon expats' recommendations.
5 Great Places to Retire in South America
Expats offered their recommendations for places to retire in South America. We know that this is a short list and hope you'll add your favorites below in the comments section.
10 Tips for Living in Uruguay
Uruguay may not be the most popular expat destination, but expats there are probably hoping that the truth about Uruguay's healthy lifestyle, family-oriented culture and beautiful beaches doesn't get out.
Living in Uruguay: How Don and His 9-Year-Old Grandson are Retiring Overseas
Live and Invest Overseas Correspondent, Don Peterson, describes the journey that he and his grandson took to find their beloved Mercedes, Uruguay.
The Most Sought After Document in South America
Charles Barrett offers some helpful tips to ensure that you minimize risk associated with a lost or stolen passport.
World's Top Retirement Havens 1 Through 9
Where are the best places to retire overseas? Which retirement haven is right for you? France? Ecuador? Panama? Nicaragua? Thailand? Kathleen Peddicord shares the pros and cons of the world's top 9 retirement havens.
4 Months Later: Reflections on Living in Uruguay
Chrystal and Brian Johnson share their views of Uruguay after their first four months living in Uruguay.
Ten Things You Should Know Before You Move To Central or South America
Lee offers ten tips for people contemplating a move to Central or South America.
Moving to Punte del Este, Uruguay
Punta del Este offers a great lifestyle to expats - fresh food, beautiful beaches, welcoming people and luxuries that the average expat could not afford in at home.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Piriapolis, Uruguay
An American who retired to Uruguay talks about why he moved to Piriapolis. He offers incredible insight into culture shock, how the challenges of living in Uruguay gradually wore on him and what he appreciated about the culture in Uruguay.
An Expat Discusses Living in Punta del Diablo, Uruguay
Punta del Diablo is a picturesque fishing village about 2.5 hours up the coast of Uruguay from Punta del Este with a growing expat population. The local people are focused on family, most depend on the tourism industry and everyone loves of soccer. An expat offers an in-depth look at expat life in Punta del Diablo.
Expats Talk About The Biggest Challenges They Face Living in Latin America
Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.
Expats in Uruguay: Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay
Many expats who consider living in Uruguay have lived in other South American countries, and then they are exposed to stories of all that it has to offer.
11 Expats Talk About What It's Really Like Living in Uruguay
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