Uruguay among the top "green" countries

Today I read about a list published by the Reader's Digest that ranks Uruguay among the top 10 greenest countries in the World. Of the top ten, only Australia(8) and Uruguay(9) are from the Southern Hemishpere.

I think this is pretty cool...don't you? Read the news here

Punta del Este

How could I call this a touristic blog if I didn't include a reference to Punta del Este...our Crown Jewel.

Some refer to it as the Saint Tropez of South America but we like to call it just "Punta". Argentineans consider it their own (because they conquer it every January) and we, Uruguayans, usually grunt when they make jokes about it. Typical neighbors quarrel. Although I should mention that this fact has been changing in the last few years, more Brazilians are coming every year as well as Europeans and Americans (actually, last January everywhere I went I heard people speaking in English).

I won't say anything about Punta that hasn't been said before or that you can't find on Google...great beaches, amazing nightlife, the hottest women on Earth, celebrities from all over the world, sports, the best cars and so on.

Instead, I will write about a characteristic that I consider one of the most important ones based on my experiences when vacationing in Punta. In a nutshell, it is a place that fits all wallets. From the topmost, hottest and richest celebrity that spends $10,000 a day, to a student who stays at the municipal camping ground and everything that you can imagine in between. So, rest assured that if you are one, the other or in between you will find your "spot" in Punta del Este and you will never forget it.

Check the ads if you are interested in renting houses in Punta del Este or buying Real Estate.

Enjoy it!!

The best Agro, Industrial and Commercial Exhibition

Hi Again,
I wanted to inform everyone that the "Expo Prado" is being held in Montevideo from Sept 5 to Sept 12.
This is the most important exhibition in the country and it is organized every year by the Uruguay Rural Association.

If you are interested in seeing the best cattle, horses, sheep and other animals that Uruguay has to offer you should visit the Expo. If not now maybe next year.

You could also put a stand with the product that you want to offer. If you want to have a presence in Uruguay this is a good place to start as the expo receives hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Or you can just go if you happen to be visiting Montevideo during that time. It is a great opportunity to see Uruguay's culture, commerce and industry condensed in a single place.

For more facts you can go to http://www.expoprado.com/portada_ing.htm

Finally, if you like horses you definitely need to go because during the expo "jineteadas" take place. Jineteadas are similar to Rodeo competitions but the "gaucho" way. They are considered a National Sport since 2006. Take a look at this video

Enjoy it!!

PS: Thanks Seba for the tip

Uruguay from the sky

This is an awesome presentation with pictures from Uruguay.

Welcome!!

Hi! I would like to give a warm welcome to every visitor.
Whether you are just curious about or are planning to make a trip to Uruguay, it makes me very happy that you found this blog. I hope you enjoy it, but I hope even more that you enjoy visiting Uruguay!

As time goes by I will post information about my country that I consider relevant for someone who wants to visit either for vacations or business.