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@Glauco Padula

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Brazilian looking for information about Uruguay

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Registration: 24 February 2013

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Glauco Padula replied to a thread
9 years ago
cccmedia

Ethnic Food? Forget it! Uruguayans Want Meat & Only Meat, He Says by cccmedia

At the URU New Members intro thread, a Uruguayan posting under the name Fraanca who moved to Zug, Switzerland, threw cold water on someone's plans for an ethnic restaurant in Uruguay: "There used to be an Indian restaurant in Montevideo ...

Glauco Padula

Very common. It is a trend in many places around the world. In Brasil they are called anti restaurantes. A place where one can enjoy an exclusive lunch or dining experience, usually via invitation or word of mouth propaganda. Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
9 years ago
Sandra Gayle

Thinking of moving to South America by Sandra Gayle

We have been thinking about moving to South America. Area unknown so far. We would like to be able to live not to far from beach 20 miles or so would be fine closer if reasonable living area. I have very bad Heath COPD sometimes I need medical ...

Glauco Padula

Hi. I went to Punta del Leste in mid May and temperature was around 15 C, around 59 F. It is pretty wind by the ocean the whole year through. Minimum can be arounf 37 F, 38 F and maximum around 77 F, 78 F. In Punta there is a very good Hospital I ... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
9 years ago
Sandra Gayle

Thinking of moving to South America by Sandra Gayle

We have been thinking about moving to South America. Area unknown so far. We would like to be able to live not to far from beach 20 miles or so would be fine closer if reasonable living area. I have very bad Heath COPD sometimes I need medical ...

Glauco Padula

Hi there. I am not sure about Uruguay but in Brazil we do have it. I believe you can find Netflix in any capital city these days. Good luck, Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
9 years ago
cccmedia

There Are Only 3,000 U.S. Expats in Uruguay -- Why Is That? by cccmedia

There are over six million Expats from the USA living in other countries, according to the U.S. State Department. ( reported at www.vivatropical.com ) Only 3,000 are in Uruguay. Ecuador has 39,000 U.S. Expats, the most of any South or Central ...

Glauco Padula

Maybe the country lacks a more proactive tourism department and policy, who knows!!! Also the prices a bit higher in Uruguay. Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

Glauco Padula

Lol!!!!! If you change your mind better get a good life insurance..... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

Glauco Padula

I see a lot of you guys talking bad things about Uruguay. Maybe you are right in some aspects but let me tell you a little about next Football World Cup host country. I work in downtown São Paulo, the richest city in South America some say. Every ... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

Glauco Padula

Can anyone tell me how life is in Maldonado? More specifically in Punta Del Leste. What are the opportunities to run a business there, say a restaurant, a small hostery or a Beautician clinic, nothing fancy, just a place where you can live and also ... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Uruguayan postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Glauco Padula

Hi. I am Brazilian and I have been thinking about living in Uruguay. I visited the country in the past and am doing it again soon. I don't know the other side of the postcard since I don't live there yet but still, if compared to brazilian ... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ubersaramck

True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck

Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...

Glauco Padula

Hi. Don't wanna be nosy but what I read about Uruguay is much more positive than the answer given by yussimik, with all due respect. I am brasilian and what we know here is that the living standards in our neighboring country is much better than ... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
11 years ago
Susanitainpunta

Punta del Este by Susanitainpunta

Hi, I just moved here last month from Palm Beach, Fl. Looking for local expats to create a group. Fun lunches, dinners, hanging out etc. Susan

Glauco Padula

Hi Susan, how do you do? I am not living in Punta Del Leste yet but I am strongly considering it. Forgive my curiosity but is Palm Beach for PDL a fair trade?? Best regards. Glauco Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
11 years ago
james ludwick

teachers in Uruguay by james ludwick

Hi I'm just wondering if there are any ESL teachers on this forum..if so I would like to communicate with them and get an insight into the English teaching scene in Uruguay.Please pm me. Thanks

Glauco Padula

Hi Nina. We sure can!!! My niche is another though. I teach young adults and adults preferably. Somenone told me you gotta have good certifications to teach english there and the wages are not so good compared to where I live. What is your ... Read More

Glauco Padula replied to a thread
11 years ago
james ludwick

teachers in Uruguay by james ludwick

Hi I'm just wondering if there are any ESL teachers on this forum..if so I would like to communicate with them and get an insight into the English teaching scene in Uruguay.Please pm me. Thanks

Glauco Padula

Hi James. The market for ESL/EFL seems not promising in Urugauy. Portuguese is in high demand though. Regards. Glauco Read More