Travel to Uruguay Posted by Lisa Marie Mercer on 20th, April 2012 Taking the Why Out of Uruguay The average traveler hears the words "South America," and conjures up images of Argentina, Ecuador, Chile or Brazil. Those who think outside the box picture themselves strolling the cobblestone streets in a colonial town called Colonia, climbing the steps of a house shaped like an eagle in a coastal town called Atantida, and exploring the streets of a town whose layout adheres to the mystical principles of alchemy and Kabbalah. In other words, they picture themselves in Uruguay. A small country, about the size of Washington State, Uruguay snuggles in it's cozy cubbyhole between Brazil and Argentina, keeping a low profile and keeping it's often quirky attractions more or less a secret. The cat jumped out of the bag when US citizens of other nationalities discovered the potentials that this small-sized yet big-hearted country held for expats. Wondering what the fuss was about, travelers began to listen.
Why Travel To Uruguay? Traveling to Uruguay is a complex process, and some people might wonder if its worth it. The answer: definitely. When asked why people love it here, this is how they answer: A Gorgeous Mosaic of Cultures: Yes, New York City Mayor David Dinkins used that phrase back in the 1990s to describe his beloved home town, but here, it truly applies. Uruguay offers a culture that combines a bit of Europe, a bit of South America, and a touch of what people call Eisenhower's America. The fact that its expat enclave draws US citizens, Canadians, Finns, Dutch, Aussies, Italians and many other cultures adds to its cosmopolitan flare.