My wife and I visited several times for 6 weeks at a time since 2010, moved to UY in 2022 and are now residents and loving it we are on the East coast past La Paloma
Thank you for visiting, my 2 cents..when in Uruguay ASK THE LOCALS!!!! We are mostly friendly and cultured,(you`ll be amazed) and MANY speak other languages too!
5:45: this is a common thing between youtubers that comes to Montevideo and try to fly a drone in Plaza Independencia. There are gavilanes or caranchos (a type of hawk) that live there and they attack every drone that you try to fly in that area. They are our air force 😂😂😂
Interesting. I just came back from an enjoyable 3 weeks in Uruguay. I think i can count on one hand how many people i saw smoking, but on the last day I saw ~5 near the port :) There was some sign of homelessness (a legacy from Covid time) around Ciudad Vieja and Centro, but no where near what I’ve seen in cities in so-called developed countries. We all have different experiences I guess which makes the world an interesting place 😊
It is a strange phenomenon, but yes - it seems like there is more homelessness in developed countries these days. Maybe it's because when we go to "third-world" countries we expect to see poverty, but in economically developed places it stands out a lot more due to the contrast.
@@GTFOoftheUSA hi! I'm Uruguayan. I disagree. In my opinion, here in Uruguay you don't see so much homelessness because of our government's public policies of economic aid. Great video anyways. 😊
Thank you for your video and your kind comments. A few remarks: The park you visited in Punta Ballena is the Arboretum Lussich, created around 1900 by Mr Antonio Lussich with trees and plants brought from all over the world. Punta del Este is lovely, but comparing it to Monaco is a bit too much. It is great as it is, no need to exaggerate. I don´t find it "American", either. Which is fine. Please do not say "Monte vídeo", the accent is on DE, not on the i. One more thing - the country has no border with Paraguay. Re homelessness - check the comments for my thoughts on the matter. Thanks again!
Yes, thank you for pointing out the proper pronunciation of MonteviDEo. We absolutely loved the Arboretum Lussich, what a gem. Uruguay is a very blessed country - we would love to come back and spend more time here.
Regarding food: Uruguay is a major meat producer, with a culinary culture deeply rooted in meat consumption. We have diverse methods of preparing grilled meats and other meat dishes. The "asado" (barbecue) is not just a way of cooking but a social ritual, featuring specific cuts like "tira de asado" (short ribs), "vacío" (flank steak), and "morcilla dulce" (sweet blood sausage), which are distinctive to Uruguayan barbecue culture. A unique aspect of Uruguayan cuisine is the "chivito," our national sandwich, consisting of thinly sliced beef steak, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and often topped with a fried egg. Another local favorite is the "milanesa," a breaded meat cutlet that can be served as a main dish or in a sandwich. There is also a strong Italian gastronomic influence, reflected in the widespread consumption of pasta dishes. Unique to Uruguay is the custom of eating "ñoquis" (gnocchi) on the 29th of each month, a tradition that combines gastronomy with folklore about prosperity. The German influence, while less prominent than the Italian, is particularly noticeable in certain regions. In areas like Nueva Helvecia (Colonia Department) and San Javier (Río Negro Department), you can find authentic German-style sausages, smoked meats, and distinctive pastries. These communities, established by German and Swiss immigrants in the 19th century, maintain many of their traditional recipes and cooking methods. We also boast an impressive variety of bakery products and pastries, far more diverse than what you might find in countries like Brazil, Spain, or even the United States. This includes local specialties like "bizcochos" (small pastries), "alfajores" (cookie sandwiches filled with dulce de leche), and "pasta frola" (a traditional quince tart). This is particularly true in artisanal bakeries, as larger supermarkets tend to offer a more limited selection, often featuring factory-processed bread that is merely finished baking at the point of sale. Uruguay's wine industry, while smaller than its Argentine neighbor, has gained international recognition, particularly for its Tannat wines. The main wine-producing regions are located in Canelones, Montevideo, and Colonia, where the soil and climate conditions are ideal for viticulture. Many wineries offer tours and tastings, combining wine tourism with traditional Uruguayan cuisine. A significant part of daily life is the consumption of "mate," a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink. Unlike in other countries, Uruguayans often drink mate throughout the day, carrying their thermos of hot water ("termo") and mate gourd everywhere they go. Regarding restaurants, while there is some diversity, it's more limited compared to other countries. Most establishments offer quick-preparation dishes, primarily focusing on meat dishes and some pasta options, with seafood and fish being more common in coastal areas. Street food culture includes "carritos" (food carts) that serve local versions of hot dogs ("panchos") and "hamburguesas al pan" (hamburgers with a distinctive local style). As for pizza, in my opinion, Uruguayan pizza surpasses what you can find in Spain, but it's definitely not at the level of what's available in Brazil, especially in São Paulo. Our pizza is characterized by a thicker crust and generous amounts of cheese, often served with "fainá" (a chickpea flour flatbread) on top, a unique local custom.
Homelessness had kind of exploded in recent years here in Uruguay, partly because of drugs and partly because of a flawed prison system (most homeless people these days are ex-convicts), so I'm not surprised you saw many. On weekdays at the City Center it's not that easy to find a parking spot and it certainly isn't free, but in the rest of the country is not a problem, as you said. I'm surprised you saw so many people smoking, some 20 years ago Uruguay pioneered many policies for tobacco reduction and they were quite effective, I guess you just randomly came about an unusual number of smokers. And about the food... as a Uruguayan, i agree, the food scene in Uruguay is not that, specially if you are coming from Peru, but it's improving. Fresh, grass fed beef it's probably the only strength in that area. Thank you for sharing my country to the world, hope you come back one day
Thank you for commenting about this. We are coming from the USA, and there the homelessness is really bad. But for example, in the country I grew up in (Belarus), there is almost not a single homeless person, even though it is not a rich country by any means. I guess it has more to do with the country's cultural background than anything else. The same goes for smoking - in the USA, smoking cigarettes is not a part of the culture, although people use other tobacco products (like vapes). I imagine it is much better now after the campaigns, but changes like that take a long time to take root.
Sorry disagree regarding the food. I found it very clean and honest. Like Argentina it is very meat oriented and although a bit limited, there are some innovative restaurants, cafes etc, a number around the old town. (After all it is a small city). As for healthy ‘western’ options, surprisingly they can be found at places like Fresh Market & Tienda Inglese but comes with more ‘western’ prices. Uruguay is not cheap, it is affordable though, depends on where you come from and expectations.
That's true, we did have some nice, healthy meals in Uruguay - breakfast with free-range eggs, avocado toast, and really good pizza! But I guess when you look at the "value for your money" it's not as good as some other countries, like Peru or even Colombia.
@@GTFOoftheUSA Peru's cuisine is considered the best in the world. Don't think many countries, let alone Uruguay, can come close. One of the best places to eat in Montevideo is EL MERCADO DEL PUERTO (The Port Markets). Many restaurants, but mainly PARILLADAS (Open Woodfired BBQ). Some Michelin Star Restaurants near LA CIUDAD VIEJA.
If you're looking for good prices for food, avoid the tourist area. If you're willing to spend some money, the bodegas offer a great experience for wine and dinner pairings
I've lived in Salto since May 2014. Yes, Montevideo is a rich multi-cultural experience but when you venture north to more rural areas, you won't easily find amenities like that cool Italian coffee machine you found. Nice video, thank you!
The Parking is not free in every part of the cities, the are zones that you need to pay. At least if you are a resident. Is not too expensive, and you can park outside that zones but, the are places that you need to pay.
Everyone else RAVES about the food in Uruguay. Did you just shop at a grocery store, or did you actually eat in restaurants? I can't wait to go and see for myself.
They did say they just came from Peru and Peruvian food is very particular. I guess in Uruguay the food is simpler, with a lot of European influences. I live in Japan and miss Uruguayan food every day, I love it, but I wouldn't say it is unique. I would highlight good quality of meat, good pasta, good bread, I think the essentials are good but surely lacks diversity. I don't mind that but I hear I lot of US Americans complain about it because in the US you can eat pretty much anything.
@eipimuja Yes, you are exactly right - we were a little spoiled after a month in Peru :) Plus, it's hard to really get to know the food when you are traveling for such a short time. I am sure if we lived in Uruguay we would be very satisfied - it's got a high quality of life and the selection in grocery stores is impressive! After traveling to other countries and looking back, the food n in Uruguay was much better than other places! Thank you for watching and commenting ❤️
I am wondering where you ate. I have never heard of anyone not liking it our cuisine,we actually don't have much process food. Anyways glad you liked it over all. Come back in the summer the country really changes then. We love tourisms.There is more for you to see even in this small,but beautiful,country.
Places were meat is abundant and cheap don't need to put broccoli and rice or anything else to eat, like many of the other poor countries in Latin America. So that can be a matter of taste. I hate chinese, indian, mexican and vietnamese food which most of visitors seem to love so....
I must ask! where did you eat? you can get processed food anywhere for sure- its definitely not a staple here, did you go for BBQ? and so you know you were doing the Mate wrong :)
Uruguay tiene el porcentaje mas alto de italianos per capita del mundo, en 1950 el 60 % de la poblacion total era italiana, y en cuanto a los enchufes son como en italia
None of the videos describing Uruguay tells us about what might be called the country's high culture. I know that is not a subject feasted on by most tourists or expats. Still, I would not want to move to a country that did not offer high culture in performance art. an excellent university library with books in both Spanish and English in literature and in all academic areas, orchestral and chamber concert performances and museums of art and artifacts.
Thank you for mentioning this! Yes, it's hard to find information about that online - it's one of the things that you can really get a sense for only when you live in the country and become engrained in the culture. I personally really appreciate art and it would be an important factor for me when moving to Uruguay!
People often are surprised by the small population. Keep in mind Uruguay is the smallest country in South America. The pronunciation of Montevideo in english is Montey-vidayo. We don't really have dialects in Latin America; it's more accents and slang that is different. The best English speaking comparative examples could be; South Africans, Irish, Australians and Americans all have different accents but can still generally understand each other.
Hi, I'm not them but I'm uruguayan. You could find organic fruit and veggies everywhere, in supermarkets and specialized stores called verdulerías in every neighborhood
@@Johndoe-qn9jr yes. At least to my knowledge. There's also street markets called ferias that are on specific days of the week where you can buy everything from veggies to cheese and a lot of house related stuff. Also in these veggie stores you'll have to keep in mind the season cause some products have variations in price and quality depending on the time of the year. Hope you visit and have a nice stay!
Ya somos adictos a él, tomamos mate hace muchos años en los EE. UU. jajaja (pero no al estilo uruguayo, lo siento. Creo que la forma en que lo tomamos, con un poco de miel y leche, sería ilegal en Uruguay jaja)
Muy pobre e irrespetuosa la información, deberían haber visto un mapa de la región, por lo menos: las fronteras que tiene son con Brasil, Argentina y el Océano Atlántico. Ese mate está muy mal cebado, sin "montañita" de yerba se lava enseguida...
You can thank this goverment for the homeless, it wasnt like that anymore with the other partie that we had for 15 years. This president leaves us that to fix again
Este gobierno ha sido nefasto con la clase pobre, aumento de la pobreza infantil, aumento de la violencia, alta corrupción en el partido de gobierno y el crecimiento de la violencia y el narcotráfico.
Los zurdos viven en un mundo paralelo, dejo la realidad medida por organismos internacionales independientes con fuente y fecha. PBI nominal per cápita (datos FMI, abril 2024) Uruguay 23087 (el más alto de Latinoamérica). Riqueza neta por adulto (UBS, 2022) de Uruguay 84778 dólares (la más alta de Latinoamérica). Sueldo mínimo (julio 2023) en dólares por mes Uruguay 574 (el más alto de Sudamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza (INE, junio de 2024) de Uruguay 9,1% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza de la forma que mide la Cepal (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 4,0% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica, el promedio de Latinoamérica es 33,0%). Porcentaje de pobreza extrema (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 0,2% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Riesgo país (JP Morgan enero 2023) de Uruguay 100 puntos (el menor de Latinoamérica e igual al de EEUU). Índice de corrupción 2022 (Transparency International, enero 2023) de Uruguay 74 puntos (puesto 1, menos corruptos en América junto con Canadá) Todos datos disponibles en las páginas del FMI, Cepal (ONU), INE, JP Morgan, UBS Switzerland AG y Transparency International
Widespread homelessness began some 10-12 years ago, under a different (leftist) government and has been getting steadily worse ever since. Both the left and the right have tried to bring it down with more shelters and other actions but there has been little progress. The main causes are drug addiction, former prison inmates with no work habits or skills, and people displaced from rural areas by agritech.
Its the richest country in latinamerica. Its only has a 4% unemployment and it has the lowest poverty in Latin america. 6%. Where are you from? Argentina?
Punta del Este recibe millonarios de todas partes.Si querés observar villeros en su hábitat natural puedes viajar hasta Buenos Aires y los encontrarás en el centro de la ciudad,en una zona que se llama Villa 31.Pero ojo con el resto de la población.Muchos de ellos a pesar de vivir fuera de esa villa presentan los mismos comportamientos que los que viven dentro de ella 😅
Ok,dicen que hablan español, así que les escribiré en en español, yo creo que tienes un concepto equivocado de lo que viste, no es pobreza, es DROGADICCIÓN, como la padece la mitad del mundo( es la pasta base de cocaína y no el fentanilo)EEUU ni hablar y no está en los países totalitarios. Para hablar de comida hay que aprender de las costumbres, Uruguay tiene su alimentación basada en la carne de vaca engordada a pasto libremente en un 90% no es feedlot y tiene cada animal su trazabilidad desde que nace hasta que lo faenan, las verduras y las pastas marcan su herencia ítaloespañola, con vestigios franceses,alemanes,armenios y rusos,no alcanza con sentarse en tres bares al azar, como todo lugar turístico, las cosas saldrán más caras, si hubiesen recorrido la ciudad habría mejores precios y más variedad. Por último hiciste un té de mate, dista mucho de como debe prepararse y cebarse. Gracias por visitarnos!
Hola, tenes toda la razon con el tema de la drogadiccion. la gran mayoria de la gente que esta en la calle es por tema de adicciones. El tema de la comida, los entiendo. El punto de comparacion fue la comida peruana, que es una de las mas variadas del mundo... y muy sabrosa. Yo soy uruguayo y me encanta el asado y la pasta, pero fui a Peru y honestamente, la variedad y fusion de diferentes culturas que tiene Peru, no creo que se supere en latinoamerica. Lo del mate, ni hablar... eso era una sopa..😂
Correcto, dejo la realidad medida por organismos internacionales independientes con fuente y fecha. PBI nominal per cápita (datos FMI, abril 2024) Uruguay 23087 (el más alto de Latinoamérica). Riqueza neta por adulto (UBS, 2022) de Uruguay 84778 dólares (la más alta de Latinoamérica). Sueldo mínimo (julio 2023) en dólares por mes Uruguay 574 (el más alto de Sudamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza (INE, junio de 2024) de Uruguay 9,1% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza de la forma que mide la Cepal (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 4,0% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica, el promedio de Latinoamérica es 33,0%). Porcentaje de pobreza extrema (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 0,2% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Riesgo país (JP Morgan enero 2023) de Uruguay 100 puntos (el menor de Latinoamérica e igual al de EEUU). Índice de corrupción 2022 (Transparency International, enero 2023) de Uruguay 74 puntos (puesto 1, menos corruptos en América junto con Canadá) Todos datos disponibles en las páginas del FMI, Cepal (ONU), INE, JP Morgan, UBS Switzerland AG y Transparency International
Gracias por tus comentarios! No pasamos suficiente tiempo en Uruguay para conocerlo bien. Pero nos pareció un país hermoso que me gustaría visitar otra vez!
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My wife and I visited several times for 6 weeks at a time since 2010, moved to UY in 2022 and are now residents and loving it we are on the East coast past La Paloma
That's awesome, we love that for you!
Its a very nice place.
Great video but Uruguay is located between Argentina and Brazil has not borders with Paraguay
Not Bordeta with Paraguay
I realized it only after I posted it 🤦🏻♀️
Un país muy seguro y muy pacífico
No@@arthurrundie5923
Thank you for coming ,Uruguay is a beautiful country ,🇺🇾❤️
We agree!
Always welcome to our beautiful country🇺🇾❤️
Montevideo is so so beautiful!!! 💙💛💙
Welcome!!! A Montevideo🤗🇺🇾 URUGUAY💞🇺🇾
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Thank you for visiting, my 2 cents..when in Uruguay ASK THE LOCALS!!!! We are mostly friendly and cultured,(you`ll be amazed) and MANY speak other languages too!
Yes, the people were incredibly nice and helpful! Everyone left a great impression
Gracias por visitarnos. Bienvenidos!! Disfruten❤
5:45: this is a common thing between youtubers that comes to Montevideo and try to fly a drone in Plaza Independencia. There are gavilanes or caranchos (a type of hawk) that live there and they attack every drone that you try to fly in that area. They are our air force 😂😂😂
Someone actually warned us about it but as soon as they said it - next thing you know, it was on the ground! They really patrol the airspace there :)
Los alcones están en la plaza desde hace años y es para controlar la población de palomas.
Saludos .
It is the most entertaining and informatuve video about Urugvay! Great filming of beautiful landscape! Pure pleasure to watch!!!!❤
it has a few errors, and say nothing about the food, it could be better
@@carlosviera670 everything can be endlessly refined..For my opinion the videos from this channel excel in both scriptwriting and filming quality!
Interesting. I just came back from an enjoyable 3 weeks in Uruguay. I think i can count on one hand how many people i saw smoking, but on the last day I saw ~5 near the port :) There was some sign of homelessness (a legacy from Covid time) around Ciudad Vieja and Centro, but no where near what I’ve seen in cities in so-called developed countries. We all have different experiences I guess which makes the world an interesting place 😊
It is a strange phenomenon, but yes - it seems like there is more homelessness in developed countries these days. Maybe it's because when we go to "third-world" countries we expect to see poverty, but in economically developed places it stands out a lot more due to the contrast.
La gente que está tirada en la calle es por droga
Qué problema es la droga todo lo que duerme en la calle son drogadictos.
Homeless people are 99% addicts and people with psychiatric problems. It is a very worrying problem for everyone.
@@GTFOoftheUSA hi! I'm Uruguayan. I disagree. In my opinion, here in Uruguay you don't see so much homelessness because of our government's public policies of economic aid. Great video anyways. 😊
Great video, thank you for visiting my home country, greetings from the garden state NJ.
great country!
nice country Uruguay 🇺🇾👏🏻
Love your happiness, warm heart, nice to learn from you our singularities
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks a lot. Rather informative. Very interesting.
Omg, that mate though, I need to teach you how to set it, it was not looking good 😂 I am glad you tried anyway
is true, i saw their mate and felt like 😖
Thank you for your video and your kind comments. A few remarks:
The park you visited in Punta Ballena is the Arboretum Lussich, created around 1900 by Mr Antonio Lussich with trees and plants brought from all over the world.
Punta del Este is lovely, but comparing it to Monaco is a bit too much. It is great as it is, no need to exaggerate. I don´t find it "American", either. Which is fine.
Please do not say "Monte vídeo", the accent is on DE, not on the i.
One more thing - the country has no border with Paraguay.
Re homelessness - check the comments for my thoughts on the matter.
Thanks again!
Yes, thank you for pointing out the proper pronunciation of MonteviDEo. We absolutely loved the Arboretum Lussich, what a gem. Uruguay is a very blessed country - we would love to come back and spend more time here.
Thanks for visit our country! 🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
Regarding food: Uruguay is a major meat producer, with a culinary culture deeply rooted in meat consumption. We have diverse methods of preparing grilled meats and other meat dishes. The "asado" (barbecue) is not just a way of cooking but a social ritual, featuring specific cuts like "tira de asado" (short ribs), "vacío" (flank steak), and "morcilla dulce" (sweet blood sausage), which are distinctive to Uruguayan barbecue culture.
A unique aspect of Uruguayan cuisine is the "chivito," our national sandwich, consisting of thinly sliced beef steak, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and often topped with a fried egg. Another local favorite is the "milanesa," a breaded meat cutlet that can be served as a main dish or in a sandwich.
There is also a strong Italian gastronomic influence, reflected in the widespread consumption of pasta dishes. Unique to Uruguay is the custom of eating "ñoquis" (gnocchi) on the 29th of each month, a tradition that combines gastronomy with folklore about prosperity.
The German influence, while less prominent than the Italian, is particularly noticeable in certain regions. In areas like Nueva Helvecia (Colonia Department) and San Javier (Río Negro Department), you can find authentic German-style sausages, smoked meats, and distinctive pastries. These communities, established by German and Swiss immigrants in the 19th century, maintain many of their traditional recipes and cooking methods.
We also boast an impressive variety of bakery products and pastries, far more diverse than what you might find in countries like Brazil, Spain, or even the United States. This includes local specialties like "bizcochos" (small pastries), "alfajores" (cookie sandwiches filled with dulce de leche), and "pasta frola" (a traditional quince tart). This is particularly true in artisanal bakeries, as larger supermarkets tend to offer a more limited selection, often featuring factory-processed bread that is merely finished baking at the point of sale.
Uruguay's wine industry, while smaller than its Argentine neighbor, has gained international recognition, particularly for its Tannat wines. The main wine-producing regions are located in Canelones, Montevideo, and Colonia, where the soil and climate conditions are ideal for viticulture. Many wineries offer tours and tastings, combining wine tourism with traditional Uruguayan cuisine.
A significant part of daily life is the consumption of "mate," a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink. Unlike in other countries, Uruguayans often drink mate throughout the day, carrying their thermos of hot water ("termo") and mate gourd everywhere they go.
Regarding restaurants, while there is some diversity, it's more limited compared to other countries. Most establishments offer quick-preparation dishes, primarily focusing on meat dishes and some pasta options, with seafood and fish being more common in coastal areas. Street food culture includes "carritos" (food carts) that serve local versions of hot dogs ("panchos") and "hamburguesas al pan" (hamburgers with a distinctive local style).
As for pizza, in my opinion, Uruguayan pizza surpasses what you can find in Spain, but it's definitely not at the level of what's available in Brazil, especially in São Paulo. Our pizza is characterized by a thicker crust and generous amounts of cheese, often served with "fainá" (a chickpea flour flatbread) on top, a unique local custom.
We had some great asados and pizza in Uruguay!
and mollejas, choto, chinchuline !!!!!!!!!
You can Drink Tap Water in Costa Rica and Chile
Homelessness had kind of exploded in recent years here in Uruguay, partly because of drugs and partly because of a flawed prison system (most homeless people these days are ex-convicts), so I'm not surprised you saw many. On weekdays at the City Center it's not that easy to find a parking spot and it certainly isn't free, but in the rest of the country is not a problem, as you said. I'm surprised you saw so many people smoking, some 20 years ago Uruguay pioneered many policies for tobacco reduction and they were quite effective, I guess you just randomly came about an unusual number of smokers. And about the food... as a Uruguayan, i agree, the food scene in Uruguay is not that, specially if you are coming from Peru, but it's improving. Fresh, grass fed beef it's probably the only strength in that area. Thank you for sharing my country to the world, hope you come back one day
Thank you for commenting about this. We are coming from the USA, and there the homelessness is really bad. But for example, in the country I grew up in (Belarus), there is almost not a single homeless person, even though it is not a rich country by any means. I guess it has more to do with the country's cultural background than anything else. The same goes for smoking - in the USA, smoking cigarettes is not a part of the culture, although people use other tobacco products (like vapes). I imagine it is much better now after the campaigns, but changes like that take a long time to take root.
Sorry disagree regarding the food. I found it very clean and honest. Like Argentina it is very meat oriented and although a bit limited, there are some innovative restaurants, cafes etc, a number around the old town. (After all it is a small city). As for healthy ‘western’ options, surprisingly they can be found at places like Fresh Market & Tienda Inglese but comes with more ‘western’ prices. Uruguay is not cheap, it is affordable though, depends on where you come from and expectations.
That's true, we did have some nice, healthy meals in Uruguay - breakfast with free-range eggs, avocado toast, and really good pizza! But I guess when you look at the "value for your money" it's not as good as some other countries, like Peru or even Colombia.
@@GTFOoftheUSA Peru's cuisine is considered the best in the world. Don't think many countries, let alone Uruguay, can come close. One of the best places to eat in Montevideo is EL MERCADO DEL PUERTO (The Port Markets). Many restaurants, but mainly PARILLADAS (Open Woodfired BBQ). Some Michelin Star Restaurants near LA CIUDAD VIEJA.
If you're looking for good prices for food, avoid the tourist area. If you're willing to spend some money, the bodegas offer a great experience for wine and dinner pairings
@starmbender_777 lmao accurate and funny
Glad you had a I nice time in Uruguay.
Currently Uruguay does have foreign income tax for capital gains, but it's a low rate and foreigners can opt for a tax holiday for 10 years
Good to know!
I've lived in Salto since May 2014. Yes, Montevideo is a rich multi-cultural experience but when you venture north to more rural areas, you won't easily find amenities like that cool Italian coffee machine you found. Nice video, thank you!
Thanks for sharing!
The Parking is not free in every part of the cities, the are zones that you need to pay. At least if you are a resident. Is not too expensive, and you can park outside that zones but, the are places that you need to pay.
Interesting point about the country
Everyone else RAVES about the food in Uruguay. Did you just shop at a grocery store, or did you actually eat in restaurants? I can't wait to go and see for myself.
They did say they just came from Peru and Peruvian food is very particular. I guess in Uruguay the food is simpler, with a lot of European influences. I live in Japan and miss Uruguayan food every day, I love it, but I wouldn't say it is unique. I would highlight good quality of meat, good pasta, good bread, I think the essentials are good but surely lacks diversity. I don't mind that but I hear I lot of US Americans complain about it because in the US you can eat pretty much anything.
@eipimuja Yes, you are exactly right - we were a little spoiled after a month in Peru :) Plus, it's hard to really get to know the food when you are traveling for such a short time. I am sure if we lived in Uruguay we would be very satisfied - it's got a high quality of life and the selection in grocery stores is impressive! After traveling to other countries and looking back, the food n in Uruguay was much better than other places! Thank you for watching and commenting ❤️
Only destination considered to relocate if I decide so
Welcome to our country and enjoy!!!
I am wondering where you ate. I have never heard of anyone not liking it our cuisine,we actually don't have much process food. Anyways glad you liked it over all. Come back in the summer the country really changes then. We love tourisms.There is more for you to see even in this small,but beautiful,country.
We hope to come back soon! Would love to check out the beaches.
Places were meat is abundant and cheap don't need to put broccoli and rice or anything else to eat, like many of the other poor countries in Latin America. So that can be a matter of taste. I hate chinese, indian, mexican and vietnamese food which most of visitors seem to love so....
That mate isn't even a swamp, it's a lagoon hahaha 7:38
La imagen del video esta invertida, por eso los vehículos parecen que conducen por la izquierda
Pensé que era un bucle dimensional 😅
Great but you know, the food is amazing, Asado, chorizos, Mercado del Puerto, and more!!
next to Argentina, Brasil and ¿¿PARAGUAY??
I liked how you pronounced Punta Ballena though. it is the way we pronounce it
for the food, we have the best meat in the world, so, si not too much but is definitely something
The Uruguayan beef is exceptional, it is sold as premium in the USA!
Coffee doesn't grow in Italy 😮.
we drink coffe from all the regions around the world which do grows, so the video is wrong
I must ask! where did you eat? you can get processed food anywhere for sure- its definitely not a staple here, did you go for BBQ? and so you know you were doing the Mate wrong :)
Yes - we need a mate drinking tutorial!
Welcome!!!!!
Uruguay tiene el porcentaje mas alto de italianos per capita del mundo, en 1950 el 60 % de la poblacion total era italiana, y en cuanto a los enchufes son como en italia
Tengo entendido en Uruguay es como 40% y en Argentina es 60%.
@eipimuja Lo vi en la RAI, si la RAI tiene archivos lo vas a poder ver
None of the videos describing Uruguay tells us about what might be called the country's high culture. I know that is not a subject feasted on by most tourists or expats. Still, I would not want to move to a country that did not offer high culture in performance art. an excellent university library with books in both Spanish and English in literature and in all academic areas, orchestral and chamber concert performances and museums of art and artifacts.
Thank you for mentioning this! Yes, it's hard to find information about that online - it's one of the things that you can really get a sense for only when you live in the country and become engrained in the culture. I personally really appreciate art and it would be an important factor for me when moving to Uruguay!
People often are surprised by the small population. Keep in mind Uruguay is the smallest country in South America.
The pronunciation of Montevideo in english is Montey-vidayo.
We don't really have dialects in Latin America; it's more accents and slang that is different. The best English speaking comparative examples could be; South Africans, Irish, Australians and Americans all have different accents but can still generally understand each other.
Hi Are you still there did you find any organic grown veggetables and fruits there in supermarkets, in speciell shops or or markets ? Thank You
Hi, I'm not them but I'm uruguayan. You could find organic fruit and veggies everywhere, in supermarkets and specialized stores called verdulerías in every neighborhood
@claudiosanchez764 thank you is this also in small villages ?
@@Johndoe-qn9jr yes. At least to my knowledge. There's also street markets called ferias that are on specific days of the week where you can buy everything from veggies to cheese and a lot of house related stuff. Also in these veggie stores you'll have to keep in mind the season cause some products have variations in price and quality depending on the time of the year. Hope you visit and have a nice stay!
@claudiosanchez764 thank you price is not a problem as long as it is organic am happy.
Vamo Uruguay noma
sueldo minimo 500 usd.....
pusieron la rambla al revés
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Food is not impressive like in Switzerland 😊. But, we have good meat and the best cheese in the world 💯
Best meat of the world yes, cheese no way, European cheese and from France is far far better
We used to buy Uruguayan grass-fed beef in the USA! Very good quality indeed 👌
if you go outside of the citys to a a more quite place you find mosquitos that are not so great ?
In our experience, mosquitos are not too bad. But it probably depends on the location and time of year.
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Is that all they saw in Punta del Este? 🤣🤣
Uruguay looks more like a European country than a South American country.
Omg.... ask some uruguayan to teach you how to prepare mate. It's not a cup of tea.
we far from Paraguay , do your homework .
Cuiddo con el mate porque adicciona.
Ya somos adictos a él, tomamos mate hace muchos años en los EE. UU. jajaja (pero no al estilo uruguayo, lo siento. Creo que la forma en que lo tomamos, con un poco de miel y leche, sería ilegal en Uruguay jaja)
Muy pobre e irrespetuosa la información, deberían haber visto un mapa de la región, por lo menos: las fronteras que tiene son con Brasil, Argentina y el Océano Atlántico. Ese mate está muy mal cebado, sin "montañita" de yerba se lava enseguida...
Jjajaja te molesta como se ceba un mate en un video? Son extranjeros!! Sentido comun por favor....
@@NieveenUruguay Para hacerlo, vamo´ a hacerlo bien...
Jajajajaja quenes son🤌🤔😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄estan tomando té no mate uruguayo 🤷🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 aprendan como tomar mate uruguayo 🤷🇺🇾🙋
Que necesidad de hacer este tipo de comentario...
que mala onda, estan tomando mate qué más querés?
Lol monaco of South america? give me a break!. God these youtubers and their titles
You can thank this goverment for the homeless, it wasnt like that anymore with the other partie that we had for 15 years. This president leaves us that to fix again
Este gobierno ha sido nefasto con la clase pobre, aumento de la pobreza infantil, aumento de la violencia, alta corrupción en el partido de gobierno y el crecimiento de la violencia y el narcotráfico.
En qué país vivís??? O sos la portera lambetas de la estancia del cuquito?
Facha mentirosa, este gobierno es pura corrupción y duplicó el número de personas en la calle... defensora de corruptos, narcos y pedófilos.
Los zurdos viven en un mundo paralelo, dejo la realidad medida por organismos internacionales independientes con fuente y fecha. PBI nominal per cápita (datos FMI, abril 2024) Uruguay 23087 (el más alto de Latinoamérica). Riqueza neta por adulto (UBS, 2022) de Uruguay 84778 dólares (la más alta de Latinoamérica). Sueldo mínimo (julio 2023) en dólares por mes Uruguay 574 (el más alto de Sudamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza (INE, junio de 2024) de Uruguay 9,1% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza de la forma que mide la Cepal (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 4,0% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica, el promedio de Latinoamérica es 33,0%). Porcentaje de pobreza extrema (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 0,2% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Riesgo país (JP Morgan enero 2023) de Uruguay 100 puntos (el menor de Latinoamérica e igual al de EEUU). Índice de corrupción 2022 (Transparency International, enero 2023) de Uruguay 74 puntos (puesto 1, menos corruptos en América junto con Canadá) Todos datos disponibles en las páginas del FMI, Cepal (ONU), INE, JP Morgan, UBS Switzerland AG y Transparency International
Widespread homelessness began some 10-12 years ago, under a different (leftist) government and has been getting steadily worse ever since. Both the left and the right have tried to bring it down with more shelters and other actions but there has been little progress. The main causes are drug addiction, former prison inmates with no work habits or skills, and people displaced from rural areas by agritech.
This country is dying, with thousands of people struggling to get a job and everything getting more expensive day by day.
Its the richest country in latinamerica. Its only has a 4% unemployment and it has the lowest poverty in Latin america. 6%. Where are you from? Argentina?
😂😂😂😂😂COMO DIJO. UN. Y T. LOS. Q. ESTAN. EN. P. DEL. ESTE. SON. VILLEROS. COMPARADOS. CON. MONACO😂😂😂
Hablaras de envidia por que vivirás vos en una Villa.
Leí eso en Wikipedia 😂
Punta del Este recibe millonarios de todas partes.Si querés observar villeros en su hábitat natural puedes viajar hasta Buenos Aires y los encontrarás en el centro de la ciudad,en una zona que se llama Villa 31.Pero ojo con el resto de la población.Muchos de ellos a pesar de vivir fuera de esa villa presentan los mismos comportamientos que los que viven dentro de ella 😅
@33Posty Así es 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mejor son tus Malvinas
Uruguayan food is greasy, saltless, heavy and boring. Its meat is the only decent thing you have to taste .
No sea ignorante! No sabe lo que escribe... es de Brasil? Porque allí tienen carne feísima de cebú que ni la comen los perros, idiota
I can say that about a lot of places around the world
Por que tu comida debe de ser maravillosa de seguro comerás pasto hervido con agua.
@@ClaudioFerreira-hu2ln your opinion reflects greatly your personality....shame on you stupid.
@@alexandrelucascoelho7175 salty? There is even a law that they are not sal shakers on tables if you want you have to ask for it. So don’t talk BS
Ok,dicen que hablan español, así que les escribiré en en español, yo creo que tienes un concepto equivocado de lo que viste, no es pobreza, es DROGADICCIÓN, como la padece la mitad del mundo( es la pasta base de cocaína y no el fentanilo)EEUU ni hablar y no está en los países totalitarios.
Para hablar de comida hay que aprender de las costumbres, Uruguay tiene su alimentación basada en la carne de vaca engordada a pasto libremente en un 90% no es feedlot y tiene cada animal su trazabilidad desde que nace hasta que lo faenan, las verduras y las pastas marcan su herencia ítaloespañola, con vestigios franceses,alemanes,armenios y rusos,no alcanza con sentarse en tres bares al azar, como todo lugar turístico, las cosas saldrán más caras, si hubiesen recorrido la ciudad habría mejores precios y más variedad.
Por último hiciste un té de mate, dista mucho de como debe prepararse y cebarse.
Gracias por visitarnos!
Hola, tenes toda la razon con el tema de la drogadiccion. la gran mayoria de la gente que esta en la calle es por tema de adicciones. El tema de la comida, los entiendo. El punto de comparacion fue la comida peruana, que es una de las mas variadas del mundo... y muy sabrosa. Yo soy uruguayo y me encanta el asado y la pasta, pero fui a Peru y honestamente, la variedad y fusion de diferentes culturas que tiene Peru, no creo que se supere en latinoamerica.
Lo del mate, ni hablar... eso era una sopa..😂
Son extranjeros, con que muestren lo que es el mate alcanza, no es un tutorial de cebado de mate, que extremistas son con eso por diossss
Correcto, dejo la realidad medida por organismos internacionales independientes con fuente y fecha. PBI nominal per cápita (datos FMI, abril 2024) Uruguay 23087 (el más alto de Latinoamérica). Riqueza neta por adulto (UBS, 2022) de Uruguay 84778 dólares (la más alta de Latinoamérica). Sueldo mínimo (julio 2023) en dólares por mes Uruguay 574 (el más alto de Sudamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza (INE, junio de 2024) de Uruguay 9,1% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Porcentaje de pobreza de la forma que mide la Cepal (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 4,0% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica, el promedio de Latinoamérica es 33,0%). Porcentaje de pobreza extrema (Cepal, ONU, 2022) de Uruguay 0,2% (el más bajo de Latinoamérica). Riesgo país (JP Morgan enero 2023) de Uruguay 100 puntos (el menor de Latinoamérica e igual al de EEUU). Índice de corrupción 2022 (Transparency International, enero 2023) de Uruguay 74 puntos (puesto 1, menos corruptos en América junto con Canadá) Todos datos disponibles en las páginas del FMI, Cepal (ONU), INE, JP Morgan, UBS Switzerland AG y Transparency International
Gracias por tus comentarios! No pasamos suficiente tiempo en Uruguay para conocerlo bien. Pero nos pareció un país hermoso que me gustaría visitar otra vez!
@gnomad5922
Nadie me enseñó a hacer mate correctamente 😂
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