South America’s second-smallest country—about the size of Missouri—looks like Europe and feels like Europe, but with Third-World prices. This small South American country is sure to enchant you with its cordiality, sociability, and courtesy. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and hospitable... you’re sure to feel at ease from the moment you arrive.
Uruguay appeals to people who are ready to retire, invest, or buy a second home abroad, but who are also looking for a country with similar cultural values to their home country. A place with a good infrastructure and reasonable prices, but without the culture shock they might experience in a Third-World venue.
It boasts an environment that’s safe, secure, and without natural disasters. We at International Living have been covering Uruguay since 2004, and between then and now, much has changed. Areas of thecountry that were virtually undiscovered by international buyers have become well-known to theforeign homeowner and investor, while new parts of the country have emerged as today’s leading-edgeplaces to watch.
The cost of living has changed too with the fall of the U.S. dollar against the strong Uruguayan peso. Properties—which are priced in U.S. dollars—remain a great deal. While the cost of day-to-day items is no longer dirt-cheap, prices are still low by North American or European standards.
While there are terrific deals available throughout the country, several areas have really grabbed our attention during the past year.
Uruguay truly has a lifestyle and a region for everyone. Whether you want to live downtown in a world capital, in the heart of an old colonial city, in one of the world’s famous beach resorts, or on a sprawling ranch of 1,000 acres in the heartland, you can be sure that Uruguay has a place for you.