Punta del Este, Uruguay

So, you’ve made the decision, next stop—Uruguay. Direct flights from the United States to Uruguay are rare. You will more than likely need to get a connecting flight from Panama or Peru.

Another option is to fly to Buenos Aires and drive to Uruguay, a road trip of around eight hours.

When it comes to transporting your stuff, hundreds of companies are available online ready to transport your belongings directly from door to door.

The Uruguayan government is a stable democracy, and the country enjoys a solid banking system, which grants it the nickname “the Switzerland of South America.” The legal system in Uruguay is based on civil law, and the judiciary is fair and stable.

The official language of Uruguay is Spanish. However, it’s unlike what you would have learned in school or spoken in Mexico or Costa Rica.

Uruguayan Spanish shows a strong Portuguese influence, with a lot of words that simply don’t exist in other Spanish-speaking countries.

If you already speak Spanish, you’ll do fine. But, if you don’t know a word of Spanish, you will need to carry a phrasebook with you, as English is not spoken widely in Uruguay, especially outside of the bigger cities.

Plus, there are many English-speaking locals and expats living in Punta del Este.

If you already speak Spanish, you’ll do fine. But, if you don’t know a word of Spanish, you will need to carry a phrasebook with you, as English is not spoken widely in Uruguay, especially outside of the bigger cities.

Plus, there are many English-speaking locals and expats living in Punta del Este.

If you are planning on bringing your furry friends with you to Punta del Este, the good news is that pets are welcome in Uruguay. Each pet must have a USDA-approved health certificate attesting to rabies vaccination, general health, and a tapeworm shot for dogs. The animal’s exam must have been conducted within 10 days of your departure for Uruguay.