Immigration to Uruguay is on the rise as the rest of the world is beginning to see what Uruguayans have known for decades: nestled between the mountains and the sea lies a tranquil country that holds the delicate balance between historic and modern, urban and rural, accessible and away-from-it-all. With many in the Baby Boomer generation diving into the golden years of retirement with money to spend and energy to travel (not to mention a slumping economy back home) they are thinking outside their home country when considering where to live and invest as their working days wind down. But Uruguay is not just for the Boomers!

Uruguay has become a popular destination for foreign-exchange students, entrepreneurs, investors, vacationers, and retirees. In light of my recent experiences in applying for legal residence I thought it a good idea to set up a little how-to for all of those who might be dealing with the same ordeal, or preparing to do so.

December 6, 2010

One of the things that worries me the most when it comes to traveling, is the availability of clean running water. What will I find regarding drinkable (or not) water at my destination? Will I be able to safely drink it, cook with it? Can I get my children to play with it during the summertime? I've heard of so many bad experiences! Well, if you are planning to come to Uruguay, this shouldn't be a concern.