I've lived in Uruguay almost 3 years now. Originally from California but have lived in both Guatemala and Spain. It's a Lovely country, friendly, helpful welcoming people and Safe (especially when compared to other places!!) . Culturally speaking it's Amazing- theater, poetry, music, films, dance, literature etc.- more don't miss! I love the laidback pace and style, no heavy emphasis on consumption, high literacy rate (and it shows!) lovely beaches- Punta del Este least favorite( bit too touristy IMO) better Aguas Dulces, Punta de Diablo, Piriapolis and the gorgeous interior with its farms and gauchos :) Viva Uruguay!
Loved to read this comment, my boyfriend is originally from Indy and has been living here for almost 4 years now and I've heard nearly the same comments about my country from him as well as many other americans, is so lovely to see that people from other parts of the world appreciates and enjoys my country so much
Love this video and remembering my trip to Uruguay SOOO fondly! More don’ts: 1) don’t forget to request an automatic if you’re renting a car in Uruguay and you do not know how to drive a manual 2) don’t expect great table service in Punta Del Este if you go during summer 3) don’t expect restaurants to be cheap in Punta del Este 4) don’t spend the whole time in Montevideo and instead make sure to get out to the smaller towns 5) don’t expect everyone to know English 6) don’t forget to learn some words in Spanish 7) don’t expect fast food restaurants to have the same items on the menu as in America (we got a burger with guacamole at McDonalds in Montevideo) 8) don’t lean against or climb Los Dedos in Punta because it smells like urine 9) when visiting Colonia, don’t expect to roll your suitcase to your hotel from the ferry because many of the streets are all cobblestones 10) and just to reiterate what Mark said...don’t forget to try the tannat wine cuz it’s wonderful!! 🇺🇾
Yeah the stuff about Punta del Este is a must know, and about automatic cars, well.. we always pick the manual transmission, so take into account that cheaper automatic cars for rent will be rare probably.
@@matirode1995 Yeah we have to pay extra for automatics all the time, but most Americans don’t know how to drive manual cars. I looked into it last year and it’s gonna cost me hundreds to learn 😩😩
@@MeansToTravel I know most americans dont know how to drive manual, if you are young and you have some pc/gaming console buying a game where manual driving is a thing might work and its cheap.(like a rally game) But really driving manual isnt that hard, you need to understand how to shift by using the clutch, and then its all about experience.
To me Uruguay, even in Montevideo, has a small town feel. Everybody is very friendly and helpful. Also, their alfajores are the best and just embrace the mate circle!
Im from the uruguayan countryside, people in Montevideo are extremely rude compared to us, when we travel to the capital we get extremely annoyed because of it...
@@EpicTomaHawk45 la mitad de la gente en Montevideo es del interior.. Tenés que entender que acá se concentra la mitad de la población del país. Por lo tanto hay más gente maleducada..pero también más de todo. Porque es un tema de proporciones
@@EpicTomaHawk45 Eso es un prejuicio falaz que le gusta repetir a los del interior para hacerse notar que son del interior. Te lo digo siendo del interior
I’m from Argentina and I travelled Uruguay 2 years ago, and this video is SO accurate. If you travel to Argentina or Brazil, please visit Uruguay, it’s really enjoyable, even if you don’t have a lot of time to spend there!
As Uruguayan and vegetarian I can say that there are many option you just have to research a little bit more, but in Rocha and montevideo you can find many options 😊🤗
01:30 A connosseiur I see. That first thing you open the vid with cracked me up, it goes so far in time it's almost a meme here. I really liked how well versed you are about our country, didn't expect to find such an accurate video. Great job man, but now, the real question: ¿vos cuántas copas tenés? Joking. Have a good one!
My cousin and I are considering moving to several Latin American countries, and some others..... and Uruguay is on the list of possibilities. We are from Buffalo NY, and want to open a business serving chicken wings aka "Buffalo Wings" around the world, as well as some other stuff. Everyone loves Buffalo Wings and I can cook them with the best of them. I'm just trying to learn how to go about the whole process. It seems like a great country that would be a nice place for 2 - 36 & 41 year old cousins to start a new life and adventure. Anyone have any advice feel free to share it with me!
Very accurate, except for the well done meat thing. Many uruguayans prefer their meat medium rare. You just have to tell the waiter how you want your meat
As an uruguayan, I can definitely say this must be the most accurate dont's of Uruguay video there is. Usually these kind of videos are made by people who just went to Wikipedia and made up stuff, but this one is actually quite nice. There are a few things I would disagree (like the vegan/vegetarian options, but I do understand this video is a few years old. Nowadays the offer for vegan and vegetarian restaurants is bigger), but overall, this is accurate.
I agree with the vegetarian / vegan thing, but this is quite recent indeed. Also, he might have been told we're traditionally cattle raisers and our cuisine has historically been based on that. Not so sure about the non-rare beef, I believe most restaurants tend to offer medium-rare / rare asado, there's always a debate and different preferences in every household. I'd also add avoid confusing Paraguay and Uruguay, while we are very fond of our Paraguayan brothers, we are two different countries (sound similar, but quite different). As regards maté (the e sounds in Spanish) we are now recommended not to share it, unless it's within our own "bubble".
@@fernathebest414 I mean, you're not supposed to share the mate right now. If people respect that or not, I don't know, but I think it's common sense that you shouldn't.
Thanks to both of you. I’m guessing everyone has their mate now days. Regarding Paraguay for a long time I believed that one was the capital of the other. I get that you are different people now. However I would like to ask you guys if you believe that both countries could be provinces of Argentina? I mean do you think there is a bigger difference between Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina than between California, South Coralina and Massachusetts?
@@fernathebest414 Uhhh, no. For once, Paraguay and Uruguay are very different. Uruguay has a lot in common with Argentina, nevertheless, but we're a separate country. We have our cultural differences too. I can't tell you how different it is to those states you mentioned because I'm not from the US and I've never been in the US. And yes, everyone has their own mate. Mate is shared but, usually uruguayans who drink mate have their own, sharing it is just a custom.
Es video es actual... los $30 es como te FAJAN los restaurantes que se quieren asegurar que el turista no vuelva a cometer el error de pagar en dólares. (un sobrecargo de 50%)
@ I remember when a bus ticket from Ciudad de la Costa to Montevideo was $35. Now it's more than double that price. Let's not even get into the topic of countryside tickets.
As a Uruguayan, it's not a bad review. Two things I'd like to point out: 1 - the images of the mate were all Argentinian mates, we have a different way of presenting it. 2 - Yeah, the weed's for locals only (but we're nice enough to share 😉).
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And in minute 8:49 when he's talking about marijuana, he's showing an "aloe vera" plant.. very different things.
My recommendations: What NOT to do in Uruguay Me, a Uruguayan: hmm interesting Ps: If you order meat in Uruguay, the waiter probably will ask you how you want your meat. "Jugoso" is rare and with blood
@@locutusdborg126 Mostly young people, and in touristic cities mainly. If you want to go to smaller towns you'll have to at least learn how to get by in spanish.
@@locutusdborg126 just do a little in duolingo everyday. I'm from Uruguay, and i would say do your best and don't stress too much about the language. Uruguayans are very welcoming to foreigners, and you will see people beeing extra patient when you don't speak the language.
As an Uruguayan, I am actually impressed by this video. It is really accurate. I have watched many of these videos out of curiosity and they are mostly inaccurate. I was very pleasantly surprised and loved hearing what we look like from the outside hehe! I actually laughed when you said to not compare us to Argentina, it is actually very, very true! Great work! :)
A few years ago, a group of canadians come to my house and they say me: "Look, you don't like the comparision With Argentina right? So, Don't compare us With USA". I never forget that words, and now I love Canada.
@Leonardo Castagna es gracioso como te sentís tan asqueado de ser uruguayo y del acento español rioplatense, pero no te te puedo creer si decís que descubriste un paraíso y después ponés "Venezuela" al lado, jaja. Sabés que? Mejor quedate ahí, tu país no necesita un granito insignificante de arena como vos. Tampoco te atrevas a decir "compatriotas" que uruguayo no sos.
I lived in Uruguay for a 1.5 years and have been to 95% of the country while I lived there Don't forget about the interior (everywhere but Colonia, Montevideo, & the beach towns) Salto and the Termas, Paysandú is beautiful. My favorite is Villa Serrano near Minas in the Lavalleja province and Las Cañas near Fray Bentos. The three places I haven't been but locals love are Quebrado de los Condores in Treinta y Tres, Valle del Lunarejo en Rivera, Nuevo Helvecia a Swiss town in Colonia. Speaking of Don't call them states or provinces they are departamentos, and don't confuse the departamento with the city 12/19 have the same name such as Canelones, Artigas, Rivera, Salto, Colonia, etc. If you speak Spanish and come from Argentina some words change like facturas becomes bizcochos (delicious) colectivo becomes bondi and I'm sure there are a few others. Speaking of Argentina, don't assume the locals are like Argentines especially Porteños (Buenos Aires residents) while mentioned in the video that is the quickest way to insult an Uruguayan other than calling it a province of Argentina (it's not and even historically wasn't, although Argentines may disagree) If you have the time you could probably get a pretty good overview of the country in 7-10 days staying 2-3 days in MVD 1-2 days in Colonia 2-3 days in the interior and going to Piriapolis, La Paloma, José Ignacio, Punta del Este, Cabo Polonia, or Punta del Diablo for 3-5 days.
I’m a native Uruguayan and i’ve lived all my life here and I can tell you that you even know better my country than me. I completely agree with you, the interior is beautiful but it could be also more dificult to find someone who understands English if you are not visiting most touristic places. (I consider las termas a touristic place) As a recommendation, visit chacras and posadas as we call them here, hotels and places to stay in the countryside. Commonly they have a small lake, cows, horses and different animals that for people who lives in big cities and want some fresh air may be a good option.
About the language barrier: younger generations are more likely to speak english, but we're not a majority. If you come here to visit knowing little to nothing of spanish, you may have a hard time communicating. The positive side is, we uruguayans love tourists, and we're very patient with the communication obstacles. (I've seen my mother talking to Irish costumers with her hands, pointing at the menu and so, and they were pleased lol).
I visited Uruguay for the first time in December 2019 and loved it! I liked the relaxed vibe and felt very safe there. A highlight was seeing a performance at Teatro Solis in Montevideo. I also loved visiting Punta del Este. I heard someone refer to it as the French Riviera of South America. Seems like a great place to own a summer home!
I am fascinated by the country of Uruguay, so I click on your videos whenever you have one about Uruguay. It is an interesting country that has maintained cultural and religious independence. I'm interested to visit. Once in a while I even have a retirement dream about Uruguay. Interesting about the meat: not a heavy meat eater, but when I do, I want it well done, so that's a good match!
As an uruguayan I must say that this video is not only accurate but incredible touching. The way you shared your point of view was great, and the end left me speechless, I’m so proud of my country and I can’t wait to receive many more tourist like you!! You are all welcome to come🇺🇾
Hey, Would you have a minute to explain; What do you think Uruguay would be like for a young African couple with two small kids to move there? Is it affordable? How is school?
As an Uruguayan, I'm actually impressed with your list, it is really accurate. Now I'm living in Ireland with my wife and I'm always looking forward to visiting my country whenever I can. Cheers, buddy!
Vivis en irlanda ?, mi pareja es inglesa descendiente de irlandeses , me encanta su gente y sobre todo su buen humor , saludos de un Charrua en Nerja - Malaga
Actually, just one point. In Montevideo at least there are a ton of vegetarian and vegan options now. A few years back it was very difficult to find veggie options, but now we actually have quite a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, markets, bakeries and ice cream parlours. And a lot of the more popular, established restaurants also do have vegetarian options. Check them out!
can confirm! i was gonna check the date of this and it says 1 week ago so i was surprised at the fact that he said there aren’t many vegan places, because nowadays there are tons! especially in montevideo
just to explain the shuttle situation, in Buenos Aires you are more likely to get scammed/robbed than in Uruguay, so really take a taxi anywhare and you should be fine
Uruguayan here. Quick note. Asado, proper asado in Uruguay, is usually cooked more on the rare side. Parrillas (Asado restaurants), that are close to the most touristic places, usually cook it more on the well done side. So if you want have a really tasty and fair bloody taste of meat go closer to the center of the city rather than ciudad vieja (old town). If you have the chance to go to the countryside, even if its close to the city, go for it! Amazing, even for the people that live in the city.
For those who don’t understand, a mate is basically a much fresher and tastier tea. Instead of having leaves in a bag you have the leaves in a gourd. The straw is metal has tiny holes in the bottom so you don’t end up drinking (sometimes you do but it’s no big deal) the leaf bits. I have an Argentine friend and he’s introduced me to a ton of new things.
I lived in Uruguay for 2 years and everything in this video is pretty accurate. I would add one more don't...don't miss visiting Casa Pueblo. It is the home of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró and is located in Punta Ballena, 13 kilometers from Punta del Este. Initially, it was the artist's summer home and workshop, and includes a museum, an art gallery, a cafeteria and a hotel in its facilities. Absolutely stunning views from the home to the waters below.
As an uruguayan, I also agree with many things on the video but the vegetarian/vegan part, Montevideo is one of the cities in South America with the most veggie/vegan restaurants per capita, making it one of the most veg friendly cities. You can find multiple options too in Colonia, and in the touristic beach towns in the departments of Maldonado and Rocha (such as Punta del Este, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, Valizas, etc...)
Yes you can be a vegetarian in Uruguay. There are many options in Montevideo. Not so many in the provinces, that's right, depending on which one. As a Uruguayan vegetarian I've suffered when I had to find anything other than salad in the provinces, but here in Montevideo you have MANY MANY GREAT vegetarian options. If anyone is interested I can give you lots of info about it.
When the dude said the first thing not to do in Uruguay is say we are argentinian or compare us to Argentina, as an uruguayan, I knew this video would be absolutely right.
@@coderdbd naaah I don't think that's true. Deep down, well at least me, I love them. We are like sibilings, on the surface we are very competitive and we hate being compared with them, mostly because we are small and less popular so it's like NO WE ARE URUGAYAN, and in football? Oh man, we celebrate winning to Argentina as if we won the world cup. We also fight over Gardel, dulce de leche, tango... but deep down, veeeeery deep down... I firmly believe we love them!
I’m uruguayan 🇺🇾 and this is so accurate! thanks for sharing our culture! There are so many warm comments bout my country here, you’re so kind! Hope you all feel welcomed here. “Un abrazo!”
Uruguayan here. Pretty accurate video, but... You CAN be vegetarian or vegan perfectly (maybe depends on the department, but usually it's not a big deal, and if you are vegetarian, it's easier) It's easy to find a ton of options on Montevideo and Maldonado, I don't know in other places
@@fernandaazevedo3688 there are many vegetarian options, it's just that our most traditional meals are meat-based but it's really not hard to find vegan/vegetarian options in restaurants and also shops to buy things if you want to cook
Places you NEED to visit if you're vegan or vegetarian: Montevideo: -Vegan Wraps (more than wraps, believe me) -Guacamole -Juicy Lucy -Kiosko Veganoide Maldonado: -El Bandido -Madre Mia (only delivery but THE BEST burgers and pizzas) -Oli Veggie Food -Amorcito Also, check @aptovegano.uy instagram, they have a guide for each departamento indicating where you can find vegan food. Etosha's products are THE BOMB (they have a variety of vegan meats and vegan muzzarella and cheddar, and there many different local businesses that are selling home-made vegan versions of classic uruguayan food (like Vegabon's alfajores with dulce de leche made from coconut's milk). More icecream stores are including vegan options (Ill Porto and Arleccino in Punta del Este).
As an Uruguayan I'd like to leave my comments: - It's not a bad place for vegetarians or vegans, you can get that kind of food in the right places, but yeah, most of the restaurants offer meats. - You never mentioned bizcochos or torta fritas (try them next visit). - It's true we don't like getting compared with Argentinians (the same happens with USA and Canada), and we don't like their mates, all mates in the video are not uruguayan. The same happens with a card game called Truco, we have some common things but the game it's pretty different. - Atlantic Ocean starts from Punta del Este towards Brazil, to the west is Río de la Plata. - Weed is only for locals, but you can get someone who shares, or get in a growshop. - ATM's are mostly closed from 10 PM to 6 AM due to security reasons, buy tou can always pay with credit or debit cards. - In montevideo we have some malls called Shoppings where you can shop for a variety of things, you can find ATM's there too or stores to exchange money, they open like from 10 AM to 10 PM. Thanks for this review and for visiting our country, come again any time! (and sorry for my english)
Amazing video! It´s crazy because I always watch your videos from all around the world, and now you are making one of the country that I live in!! Thank you very much :)
Maybe the video is old, but you can use any credit or debit card in Uruguay. It is mandatory for the store to have a POS. I am Uruguayan and I live mostly cashless
Thanks a lot Wolter for your video. As Uruguayan we are glad to receive people that are really open to know another kind of country instead of Argentina and Brazil. Everyone is invited to know our culture, traditions, food and peacefully life
I’m an Uruguayan living in the USA and when I eat steak in a restaurant I always say “I want it well done please, really well done” 😅 because it always comes a little red 😅
I once was in TX and ordered a stake medium-rare. I like my meat in the juicy side... BIG mistake! It was practically raw!! The waiter did not like me sending it back, and I was like: I'm from Uruguay, my diet is basically meat, we seem to have a different scale on how our meat is cooked :S
As an uruguayan I really aprove this video. If you come back I'm gonna wait for you with a special gift: A box of alfajores. You described them in a so emotional way, I think you deserve them!
Excellent video! I find it bizarre that a lot of people confuse Argentina and Uruguay as though they're one country!!!! The best point was hearing that the country isn't a vegetarian-friendly because I'm a MEAT-EATER!!!! I can't wait to visit this country soon (I'm visiting Brazil as my first South American country). Thank you for this video!!!!
Nowadays you will find tons of vegetarian food in the restaurants but uruguay it's well know for having the beast meat of the world, so we eat tons of meat here, for example I eat meat at least 5 days of the week
@@marumaruu3115 Wr werent a province of argentina, argentina didn't exist!!! Uruguay and the providences of the river plate were part of the Kingdom of Spain, but argentina wasn't a country, Uruguay was part of the empire of Brazil, Portugal, England and Spain, but not from Argentina.
@@WanderlustAweSyndrome that is because we kept Spanish as our language. And our culture is much more Spanish than Portuguese, although we have dry borders with Brazil to the North. Both our Capital Cities are across the River Plata, to the South of Uruguay, and maritime commerce between both cities was always very important. Besides, habits in general are the same as argentinians. The differences are subtle. For example, our mate is made with a different yerba (pulverized tea leaves from the south of Brazil), which requires a different kind of straw with very tiny holes. The argentinian mate is made with argentinian plant, which is cropped instead, so the straw is quite different, and the taste is completely different - we don't like it. Anyway, cultural rivalry is the reason , I believe, neither Urguayans nor Argentinians are willing to admit we are more alike than different, haha!!
OMG! I'm an uruguayan and i have no words!! You absolutely grasped all the details! Amazing, keep the good work man! The accuracy on this is... astonishing.
I'm an uruguayan living in Uruguay and i really enjoyed your video, had a lot of fun with it, and loved to know what other people in the world thinks about my country. Very respectfull. Cheers to you Wolters!
I came here thinking this was going to be another standard bad oversimplified video. I was pleasantly surprised! The video is overall really good, co congratulations man! We don't usually have the meat well done, servers usually ask and we have specific that can be differentiated from other places. Other than that you did make it justice.
4:34 In Uruguay argentine pesos are not accepted, be careful with that, other currencies are accepted, such as the real, the dollar, euros, no problem.
@@lucasmedina2245 siiii, aceptan porque tienen más valor, no mientas que confunde.Es una realidad y buena info para los turistas.No saques tu ego porteño que no sirve.
Just discovered your channel. Some great info here and wish I had seen it before I was in Uruguay just over a year ago. Definitely one of the most stable laid back countries one could ever visit. A little off the beaten path for North Americans but that adds to the charm.
I’m Uruguayan and I live in the States now. Whenever my family gets together for an “asado” aka BBQ, the meat is always cooked well. No questions asked, I guess it’s a custom. But, I’m guessing in restaurants they do/should ask.
the culture of uruguay is the same that the one from buenos aires (the cultural diference between 2 provinces of argentina is biger that the one from uruguay and buenos aires)
Me temo que esa comparación no es del todo válida , en muchas cosas si somos parecidos pero en muchas otras somos muy distintos incluso errónea ya que dentro de Uruguay mismo no es lo mismo un montevideano que alguien del interior .
I remember when I first found your videos in 2015 when I first started learning portugues and spanish and now I can speak them. Its so crazy to think how much you can achieve with a couple of years of consistency
@@helenaap2042 Si. Pero es mejor a vivir en un país caro, que a vivir en un país con una economía igual de argentina. Puedes ir a argentina y vives como un rey para un finde
HI, there! As an Uruguayan (reading if there are others Uruguayans commenting LOL) I liked a lot this video It's the most accurate I've seen I must confess that it came to my suggestions in UA-cam and caught my attention Nice surprise that was So, most things are accurate with a few points I got curious bout (for instance: we have lots of lights and signs for traffic, where you've been that there weren't?) And our "Mate" is an infusion like tea, can be bitter or sweet (I do prefer the latter but I take both) Oh! You need to prove "Martín Fierro" and "Chajá" that are traditional desserts here Thank you for your video, kind regards from Uruguay
Hey!, loved your video!, i am a Uruguayan myself!, just wanted to say that it isn't really that hard to be a vegetarian or a vegan in Uruguay actually!, there are many restaurants specialized on this kinds of foods but they tend to be more artisanal and as such a more expensive, there are also vegan and vegetarian options in stores but less varied than in the us.
One more thing about mate circles: Saying "thank you" to the person who serves you mate signals that you're satisfied. Do NOT say "thank you" unless you really don't want any more.
As an uruguayan, my favorite beaches are in Rocha. Some nights in the summer, you can see the noctilucas (which are sea luminiscence) at the beaches of Punta del Diablo, a seaside village that use to be a fishermen village, sitted on the cost of the Atlantic Ocean. You can buy fish and seafood to locals, and is much cheaper than buy it in any other place. Some of the best places to watch the stars in Uruguay are in Rocha (like a hamlet called Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, or Valizas, another seaside village), because there a low light pollution (this towns use to be pretty unpopulated, with the exception of the summer, when they fill with tourists).
It's funny how the first don't is to not compare Uruguay to Argentina and then there's a lot of don'ts that would apply for both countries lol. Great video my man. Good job. Greetings from Argentina ♥
This. Except for the fact their daily life seems to be more chill, their economical situation and the fries with mushrooms (which now i NEED to try ♡), they share a lot of things with us.
What an unexpected surprise, Mark! Didn't know you were here, glad you liked it though! If you ever come back to Uruguay, I recommend you try out the "Alfajores de la Sierra de Minas"
My grandmother and grandfather came to the US from Uruguay in the 70s. Recently I've been very curious of our cultural heritage and my grandparents' country. Thank you for your videos!
As a uruguayan, i always felt that we don't do a good job promoting our country as a tourist place. I've met a lot of exchange students coming here and they don't find many stuff to do even tho there's actually a lot. The carnival is the biggest event in the country yet is not usually promoted to outsiders, mostly just locals. We all know about candombe & murgas and enjoy them but we never really see it as something to recommend to tourists. If anyone thinking about visiting Uruguay and has any questions feel free to ask me!
as an uruguayan, i'd say this video is really accurate! here are some more things to keep in mind when visiting: most cars here aren't automatic, so if you want to rent an automatic car you have to specifically ask for one. since shopping centres are relatively expensive, i def recommend checking out local artisan shops and ferias (street markets) if you plan on buying souvenirs and such. also, i'm not exaggerating when i say that it can take you half an hour to drive 10 blocks in punta del este during summer. walking is definitely the way to go if you want to get somewhere fast. finally, alfajores-wise (lol) nativo are my favourites by far. they're high quality and totally worth the price imo. personally, i'd just skip the oreo, peanut butter, and odd flavoured ones altogether, although they aren't bad they don't even come close to the real thing. if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!! :)
@@livinglifetothefullest22 I do! My family's always rented from Mariño Sport. Have to admit I haven't checked prices in a while, I can only assume they've gone up a bit, given inflation and petrol prices, but they seemed fair at the time. You'll likely get a better deal booking in advance and during off season, of course. From what I remember customer service is good and online booking is quite easy!
When I get to go to South America I can assure you that I will go straight to Montevideo. It will never be a daytrip from Buenos Aires for me. Montevideo is the first choice. Greetings from Norway!
Man I have to say has an Uruguayan you have said everything you don't have to do, great job man, hope you enjoyed here and come again it always chill and calm here
I've lived in Uruguay almost 3 years now. Originally from California but have lived in both Guatemala and Spain. It's a Lovely country, friendly, helpful welcoming people and Safe (especially when compared to other places!!) . Culturally speaking it's Amazing- theater, poetry, music, films, dance, literature etc.- more don't miss! I love the laidback pace and style, no heavy emphasis on consumption, high literacy rate (and it shows!) lovely beaches- Punta del Este least favorite( bit too touristy IMO) better Aguas Dulces, Punta de Diablo, Piriapolis and the gorgeous interior with its farms and gauchos :) Viva Uruguay!
Thank you! Greetings from Montevideo!
Yes! Aguas Dulces rocks!
Hey! Thanks for your comment! Greetings from Aguas Dulces!
Loved to read this comment, my boyfriend is originally from Indy and has been living here for almost 4 years now and I've heard nearly the same comments about my country from him as well as many other americans, is so lovely to see that people from other parts of the world appreciates and enjoys my country so much
Uruguay noma
Love this video and remembering my trip to Uruguay
SOOO fondly! More don’ts: 1) don’t forget to request an automatic if you’re renting a car in Uruguay and you do not know how to drive a manual 2) don’t expect great table service in Punta Del Este if you go during summer 3) don’t expect restaurants to be cheap in Punta del Este 4) don’t spend the whole time in Montevideo and instead make sure to get out to the smaller towns 5) don’t expect everyone to know English 6) don’t forget to learn some words in Spanish 7) don’t expect fast food restaurants to have the same items on the menu as in America (we got a burger with guacamole at McDonalds in Montevideo) 8) don’t lean against or climb Los Dedos in Punta because it smells like urine 9) when visiting Colonia, don’t expect to roll your suitcase to your hotel from the ferry because many of the streets are all cobblestones 10) and just to reiterate what Mark said...don’t forget to try the tannat wine cuz it’s wonderful!! 🇺🇾
Just don't forget jajajajaja
Yeah the stuff about Punta del Este is a must know, and about automatic cars, well.. we always pick the manual transmission, so take into account that cheaper automatic cars for rent will be rare probably.
@@user-wf4lg6ky7m hah! He said to comment with any more donts, so it’s important we all help each other!
@@matirode1995 Yeah we have to pay extra for automatics all the time, but most Americans don’t know how to drive manual cars. I looked into it last year and it’s gonna cost me hundreds to learn 😩😩
@@MeansToTravel I know most americans dont know how to drive manual, if you are young and you have some pc/gaming console buying a game where manual driving is a thing might work and its cheap.(like a rally game) But really driving manual isnt that hard, you need to understand how to shift by using the clutch, and then its all about experience.
To me Uruguay, even in Montevideo, has a small town feel. Everybody is very friendly and helpful. Also, their alfajores are the best and just embrace the mate circle!
Im from the uruguayan countryside, people in Montevideo are extremely rude compared to us, when we travel to the capital we get extremely annoyed because of it...
@@EpicTomaHawk45 ive known many rude canarios too bro, there's rude people everywhere, city or countryside. Quit whining
@@Be_Careful_Bro que decis canario a los del interior :v
@@EpicTomaHawk45 la mitad de la gente en Montevideo es del interior..
Tenés que entender que acá se concentra la mitad de la población del país. Por lo tanto hay más gente maleducada..pero también más de todo. Porque es un tema de proporciones
@@EpicTomaHawk45 Eso es un prejuicio falaz que le gusta repetir a los del interior para hacerse notar que son del interior.
Te lo digo siendo del interior
I’m from Argentina and I travelled Uruguay 2 years ago, and this video is SO accurate.
If you travel to Argentina or Brazil, please visit Uruguay, it’s really enjoyable, even if you don’t have a lot of time to spend there!
As Uruguayan and vegetarian I can say that there are many option you just have to research a little bit more, but in Rocha and montevideo you can find many options 😊🤗
Lettuce and tomatoes
Yeah, that's true. I'm a vegetarian myself and I can say you have options. I've lived here for 5 years and I can't complain
01:30 A connosseiur I see. That first thing you open the vid with cracked me up, it goes so far in time it's almost a meme here. I really liked how well versed you are about our country, didn't expect to find such an accurate video. Great job man, but now, the real question: ¿vos cuántas copas tenés? Joking. Have a good one!
Most ATMs work from 6 am to 10 pm, but in some areas the ATMs work 24/7, for example Tres Cruces in Montevideo have 24/7 ATMs
Also, you cant buy 420, but you can smoke it, the consume of many sustance is legal in uruguay, but most of the are illegal to buy
My cousin and I are considering moving to several Latin American countries, and some others..... and Uruguay is on the list of possibilities. We are from Buffalo NY, and want to open a business serving chicken wings aka "Buffalo Wings" around the world, as well as some other stuff. Everyone loves Buffalo Wings and I can cook them with the best of them. I'm just trying to learn how to go about the whole process. It seems like a great country that would be a nice place for 2 - 36 & 41 year old cousins to start a new life and adventure. Anyone have any advice feel free to share it with me!
Thank you for such a lovely and accurate video about our country!
Than you. Excellent review.
I love what you say about my country!
Really liked this video. Really true as an Uruguayan. Keep it up! Hugs.
Very accurate, except for the well done meat thing. Many uruguayans prefer their meat medium rare. You just have to tell the waiter how you want your meat
Uruguay is the "bonus track" of Argentina...
I miss you Uruguay
As an uruguayan, I can definitely say this must be the most accurate dont's of Uruguay video there is. Usually these kind of videos are made by people who just went to Wikipedia and made up stuff, but this one is actually quite nice. There are a few things I would disagree (like the vegan/vegetarian options, but I do understand this video is a few years old. Nowadays the offer for vegan and vegetarian restaurants is bigger), but overall, this is accurate.
What about the mate? Do you drink it the same way now with Covid?
I agree with the vegetarian / vegan thing, but this is quite recent indeed. Also, he might have been told we're traditionally cattle raisers and our cuisine has historically been based on that. Not so sure about the non-rare beef, I believe most restaurants tend to offer medium-rare / rare asado, there's always a debate and different preferences in every household. I'd also add avoid confusing Paraguay and Uruguay, while we are very fond of our Paraguayan brothers, we are two different countries (sound similar, but quite different). As regards maté (the e sounds in Spanish) we are now recommended not to share it, unless it's within our own "bubble".
@@fernathebest414 I mean, you're not supposed to share the mate right now. If people respect that or not, I don't know, but I think it's common sense that you shouldn't.
Thanks to both of you. I’m guessing everyone has their mate now days.
Regarding Paraguay for a long time I believed that one was the capital of the other. I get that you are different people now.
However I would like to ask you guys if you believe that both countries could be provinces of Argentina?
I mean do you think there is a bigger difference between Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina than between California, South Coralina and Massachusetts?
@@fernathebest414 Uhhh, no. For once, Paraguay and Uruguay are very different. Uruguay has a lot in common with Argentina, nevertheless, but we're a separate country. We have our cultural differences too. I can't tell you how different it is to those states you mentioned because I'm not from the US and I've never been in the US.
And yes, everyone has their own mate. Mate is shared but, usually uruguayans who drink mate have their own, sharing it is just a custom.
im Uruguayan i have no idea why the algroitm make me watch this but its pretty funny and accurate.
Same. I don't ever watch vids like these. It's cool and accurate, tho.
Igual jaja
los uruguayos estamos cayendo como moscas sobre la miel con este video de cuando venían turistas extranjeros
1 dólar = $30 pesos, qué épocas! 😭
y el peso argentino 1 a 1
debe ser de hace dos años
Es video es actual... los $30 es como te FAJAN los restaurantes que se quieren asegurar que el turista no vuelva a cometer el error de pagar en dólares. (un sobrecargo de 50%)
@espoir inconscient Sisi!
venía a poner este comentario jajja
El video debe de ser de mediados de 2020, en ningún lado creo que vayan a meter peso 1 a 1
Him: Don't be vegetarian in Uruguay
Me, a vegan Uruguayan girl: Dammit!
*nice video btw*
Yo también soy de Uruguay y soy vegano, y no tomo mate.
@@yuri2973 yo tampoco tomo matee!!
*se emociona*
@@ma.8436 Vegana y no tomás mate, listo, casate conmigo jajaja.
am por el álbum de los arctics?
@@yuri2973 Yo Creo que Nunca tomaria Mate. Nunca he estado en Uruguay o Argentina, pero No me interesa tomarlo.
This has to be the most accurate tourism video about our country I've ever seen.
I would like to have the change rate at $31 again 😭
@ For sure :(
@@viruse388 Como queda.
@ I remember when a bus ticket from Ciudad de la Costa to Montevideo was $35. Now it's more than double that price. Let's not even get into the topic of countryside tickets.
@@bl0ggsM4rbl00d ahora de Atlántida a Montevideo son $100 😂
As a Uruguayan, it's not a bad review. Two things I'd like to point out: 1 - the images of the mate were all Argentinian mates, we have a different way of presenting it. 2 - Yeah, the weed's for locals only (but we're nice enough to share 😉).
And in minute 8:49 when he's talking about marijuana, he's showing an "aloe vera" plant.. very different things.
and we don't genreally like our beef well done, i h¡think he just got scammed
@@SZebS como que no, la carne generalmente se come bien hecha, no siempre y no todos la prefieren así, claramente.
@@nahuelaceredo5708 ?? nunca me han dado un asado seco, siempre se asume que te gusta jugoso por acá, si te gusta seco le tienes que decir
@@SZebS el problema es que este bien cocido o no, es que no se usa suficiente sal ni pimienta como dios manda 😂
Me, a uruguayan: Hmmm, yes, I should watch this... Just in case...
La verdad 100%
lol
Tal cual, a veces me siento como extranjero en mi propio pais jaja
My recommendations: What NOT to do in Uruguay
Me, a Uruguayan: hmm interesting
Ps: If you order meat in Uruguay, the waiter probably will ask you how you want your meat. "Jugoso" is rare and with blood
Do many Uruguayans speak English? I would like to visit but don't speak Spanish.
@@locutusdborg126 I think that basic English is spoken, but I am not certain
@@locutusdborg126 Mostly young people, and in touristic cities mainly. If you want to go to smaller towns you'll have to at least learn how to get by in spanish.
@@vall8249 Thanks much. Mucho gracias. I think I will start learning Spanish.
@@locutusdborg126 just do a little in duolingo everyday. I'm from Uruguay, and i would say do your best and don't stress too much about the language. Uruguayans are very welcoming to foreigners, and you will see people beeing extra patient when you don't speak the language.
As an Uruguayan, I am actually impressed by this video. It is really accurate. I have watched many of these videos out of curiosity and they are mostly inaccurate. I was very pleasantly surprised and loved hearing what we look like from the outside hehe! I actually laughed when you said to not compare us to Argentina, it is actually very, very true! Great work! :)
Would somebody who speaks only English be able to have good time in Uruguay?
Thank you very much for covering, a "hidden" gem in South America. Uruguayans are like a soul brother to us Canadians...we understand you.
Haha, that's a good definition.
Cheers from Uruguay 🤗
Uruguayans are not Argentinians, and Canadians are not Americans.
😂, I like that!! From now on I’ll call my daughter in law’s mum my Soul Sister. 🥰
You are right!!
A few years ago, a group of canadians come to my house and they say me: "Look, you don't like the comparision With Argentina right? So, Don't compare us With USA". I never forget that words, and now I love Canada.
This man has removed lots of stress from our travels. THANK YOU💗💗
Thank you. I'm glad I could.
Si, este tipazo se come la primera x muchos. Es un crack!
@@woltersworld you're a legend! No one dissects a culture better than you.
Great video, Uruguay is actually the most expensive South American country, but it's worth it.
🇺🇲🇺🇾
True
Yeah, for some things, Uruguay is even more expensive than the United States.
Is it? I never noticed... (I'm uruguayan btw)
@Leonardo Castagna es gracioso como te sentís tan asqueado de ser uruguayo y del acento español rioplatense, pero no te te puedo creer si decís que descubriste un paraíso y después ponés "Venezuela" al lado, jaja. Sabés que? Mejor quedate ahí, tu país no necesita un granito insignificante de arena como vos. Tampoco te atrevas a decir "compatriotas" que uruguayo no sos.
With respect - it’s not youruguay!!
Uruguayos presentes 🙋🏻♀️ 🇺🇾
yo xd
hola
Somos varios y me alegra ver tantos que hablan o escriben en inglés (o al menos intentamos), eso nos abre más al turismo. Arriba gente!
@@victoriapachi6336 son acomplejados escribiendo en ingles,comentarios acomplejados
Somos poquitos pero potentes!!!
4:33 el dólar a 30 pesos. Que nostalgia!!!
I lived in Uruguay for a 1.5 years and have been to 95% of the country while I lived there
Don't forget about the interior (everywhere but Colonia, Montevideo, & the beach towns) Salto and the Termas, Paysandú is beautiful.
My favorite is Villa Serrano near Minas in the Lavalleja province and Las Cañas near Fray Bentos.
The three places I haven't been but locals love are Quebrado de los Condores in Treinta y Tres, Valle del Lunarejo en Rivera, Nuevo Helvecia a Swiss town in Colonia.
Speaking of Don't call them states or provinces they are departamentos, and don't confuse the departamento with the city 12/19 have the same name such as Canelones, Artigas, Rivera, Salto, Colonia, etc.
If you speak Spanish and come from Argentina some words change like facturas becomes bizcochos (delicious) colectivo becomes bondi and I'm sure there are a few others.
Speaking of Argentina, don't assume the locals are like Argentines especially Porteños (Buenos Aires residents) while mentioned in the video that is the quickest way to insult an Uruguayan other than calling it a province of Argentina (it's not and even historically wasn't, although Argentines may disagree)
If you have the time you could probably get a pretty good overview of the country in 7-10 days staying 2-3 days in MVD 1-2 days in Colonia 2-3 days in the interior and going to Piriapolis, La Paloma, José Ignacio, Punta del Este, Cabo Polonia, or Punta del Diablo for 3-5 days.
Thank you for the insights!!!
You only lived here for a year and a half? Wow you got to know is pretty well in such short time! I hope you enjoyed your time here
@@schadenfreude5287 come se dice en Tiranos Temblad, Uruguay es el mejor país!
I’m a native Uruguayan and i’ve lived all my life here and I can tell you that you even know better my country than me. I completely agree with you, the interior is beautiful but it could be also more dificult to find someone who understands English if you are not visiting most touristic places. (I consider las termas a touristic place)
As a recommendation, visit chacras and posadas as we call them here, hotels and places to stay in the countryside. Commonly they have a small lake, cows, horses and different animals that for people who lives in big cities and want some fresh air may be a good option.
Actually, it's Quebrada de los Cuervos. It's a must see place. Unforgetable experience!!!
About the language barrier: younger generations are more likely to speak english, but we're not a majority. If you come here to visit knowing little to nothing of spanish, you may have a hard time communicating. The positive side is, we uruguayans love tourists, and we're very patient with the communication obstacles. (I've seen my mother talking to Irish costumers with her hands, pointing at the menu and so, and they were pleased lol).
I am from Uruguay. I have to say this is an excellent review. You capture the spirit of my country and even the important details. Congrats!!
El terry davis rip
Hi! Uruguayan here, I just want to say: DAMN, what a good video.
Thank you. I miss your wine!!!
Agree
I visited Uruguay for the first time in December 2019 and loved it! I liked the relaxed vibe and felt very safe there. A highlight was seeing a performance at Teatro Solis in Montevideo. I also loved visiting Punta del Este. I heard someone refer to it as the French Riviera of South America. Seems like a great place to own a summer home!
I am fascinated by the country of Uruguay, so I click on your videos whenever you have one about Uruguay. It is an interesting country that has maintained cultural and religious independence. I'm interested to visit. Once in a while I even have a retirement dream about Uruguay.
Interesting about the meat: not a heavy meat eater, but when I do, I want it well done, so that's a good match!
@CyberPunker00 Hi from the Edge of the Earth! (SW North Dakota)
There's a big community of retired us citizens here!! You should check it up with the us embassy. We would welcome you with arms wide open :)
As an uruguayan I must say that this video is not only accurate but incredible touching. The way you shared your point of view was great, and the end left me speechless, I’m so proud of my country and I can’t wait to receive many more tourist like you!! You are all welcome to come🇺🇾
Hey, Would you have a minute to explain; What do you think Uruguay would be like for a young African couple with two small kids to move there? Is it affordable? How is school?
As an Uruguayan, I'm actually impressed with your list, it is really accurate. Now I'm living in Ireland with my wife and I'm always looking forward to visiting my country whenever I can. Cheers, buddy!
Indeed! I'm from Uruguay and totally surprised me the accuracy of what was told. Really good!
Vivis en irlanda ?, mi pareja es inglesa descendiente de irlandeses , me encanta su gente y sobre todo su buen humor , saludos de un Charrua en Nerja - Malaga
Actually, just one point. In Montevideo at least there are a ton of vegetarian and vegan options now. A few years back it was very difficult to find veggie options, but now we actually have quite a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, markets, bakeries and ice cream parlours. And a lot of the more popular, established restaurants also do have vegetarian options. Check them out!
I downvoted Mark for saying that (the first time). It's not a frivolous decision not to eat meats (or something flavor based)
Anyway, in Latin America you won't find as many vegetarian options as you do in Europe, for example.
can confirm! i was gonna check the date of this and it says 1 week ago so i was surprised at the fact that he said there aren’t many vegan places, because nowadays there are tons! especially in montevideo
@@14Luliii14 No, the vídeo itself is really old. 4:34 look at the dollar currency on the board lol
@@manugonzalez3912 you’re right lmaoo it’s like at 45 now that’s so sad
Never expected Uruguay to be on this channel! Very good video, very on-point! Cheers from Montevideo
As a local, this was surprisingly thorough and accurate
just to explain the shuttle situation, in Buenos Aires you are more likely to get scammed/robbed than in Uruguay, so really take a taxi anywhare and you should be fine
Faltaron los planchas tho.
What's wrong with the ocean? Lol
@@JG-id5vi just strong and deceptive currents that can drag you down if you aren't aware of them
UA-cam recommended me this video and as an Uruguayan I couldn't let it pass. Saludos desde Uruguay!
Me paso igual 😂
@@AndresGonzalez-tm7tl todo gracias a Tiranos temblad xd
jaja, a mi me lo recomendó pero sigo a este canal como desde el 2010.
As a Uruguayan I appreciate the accuracy of your video and the respect towards my country. I loved your video. Thanks bro.
Uruguay,Costa Rica and Chile..Expensive countries in Latin American but they have a good level of life
Caros?
Si para los viajeros es caro ,imagínese para los que somos uruguayos jaja
well, the reason why many of the countries are cheap is because their bad economic situation, that leads to a worse level of life
Those are 1st world countries, which makes them more expensive.
Chile tiene uno de los niveles de desigualdad más altos de Latinoamérica, good level of life para unos pocos
Uruguayan here. Quick note. Asado, proper asado in Uruguay, is usually cooked more on the rare side. Parrillas (Asado restaurants), that are close to the most touristic places, usually cook it more on the well done side. So if you want have a really tasty and fair bloody taste of meat go closer to the center of the city rather than ciudad vieja (old town). If you have the chance to go to the countryside, even if its close to the city, go for it! Amazing, even for the people that live in the city.
5:58 I’m trying so hard not to laugh right now. Listen to Mark kids, and don’t screw up the rotation 😂 😂 😂
For those who don’t understand, a mate is basically a much fresher and tastier tea. Instead of having leaves in a bag you have the leaves in a gourd. The straw is metal has tiny holes in the bottom so you don’t end up drinking (sometimes you do but it’s no big deal) the leaf bits.
I have an Argentine friend and he’s introduced me to a ton of new things.
Key fact: Argentinean yerba is different from Uruguayan ;)
II) Key Fact: Argentinean mate technique is different from Uruguayan ;)
Third fact Mate was invented by guaraníes the natives of Paraguay and some places of Argentina, and Brazil but not uruguay
@@sos.gamers pero nadie preguntó
The moment I see a video has “Uruguay” in the title I know we uruguayans will flood the comments lol!
I lived in Uruguay for 2 years and everything in this video is pretty accurate. I would add one more don't...don't miss visiting Casa Pueblo. It is the home of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró and is located in Punta Ballena, 13 kilometers from Punta del Este. Initially, it was the artist's summer home and workshop, and includes a museum, an art gallery, a cafeteria and a hotel in its facilities. Absolutely stunning views from the home to the waters below.
As an uruguayan, I also agree with many things on the video but the vegetarian/vegan part, Montevideo is one of the cities in South America with the most veggie/vegan restaurants per capita, making it one of the most veg friendly cities. You can find multiple options too in Colonia, and in the touristic beach towns in the departments of Maldonado and Rocha (such as Punta del Este, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, Valizas, etc...)
Hello! Do you have any recommendations? I will be traveling there next month and I am vegan.
Yes you can be a vegetarian in Uruguay. There are many options in Montevideo. Not so many in the provinces, that's right, depending on which one. As a Uruguayan vegetarian I've suffered when I had to find anything other than salad in the provinces, but here in Montevideo you have MANY MANY GREAT vegetarian options. If anyone is interested I can give you lots of info about it.
Hey I came to say the same about vegan restaurants and options lol
Do you have any specific recommendations? I will be traveling there next month and I am vegan. Thank you!
The best beachs are on Rocha.
I say hi from Uruguay!
Never would have thought to go to Uruguay. But this looks amazing. :)
We'll be waiting :) Love your avatar, poor Butters, he is the best!
Well then !! We are really quite friendly!! Lol.
When the dude said the first thing not to do in Uruguay is say we are argentinian or compare us to Argentina, as an uruguayan, I knew this video would be absolutely right.
I was once told "With the uruguayans we have a non reciprocal relationship, we like them but they don't like us." :-(
@@coderdbd naaah I don't think that's true. Deep down, well at least me, I love them. We are like sibilings, on the surface we are very competitive and we hate being compared with them, mostly because we are small and less popular so it's like NO WE ARE URUGAYAN, and in football? Oh man, we celebrate winning to Argentina as if we won the world cup. We also fight over Gardel, dulce de leche, tango... but deep down, veeeeery deep down... I firmly believe we love them!
I’m uruguayan 🇺🇾 and this is so accurate! thanks for sharing our culture! There are so many warm comments bout my country here, you’re so kind! Hope you all feel welcomed here. “Un abrazo!”
Uruguay is an amazing country and everybody should give it love ❤️
Uruguayan here.
Pretty accurate video, but...
You CAN be vegetarian or vegan perfectly (maybe depends on the department, but usually it's not a big deal, and if you are vegetarian, it's easier)
It's easy to find a ton of options on Montevideo and Maldonado, I don't know in other places
Thank you for this answer. I'd love to visit Uruguay but, as a vegetarian, this video kind of discouraged me.
@@fernandaazevedo3688 there are many vegetarian options, it's just that our most traditional meals are meat-based but it's really not hard to find vegan/vegetarian options in restaurants and also shops to buy things if you want to cook
@@AlanaConstenla thanks for the clarification ♡ I think here in Brazil vegetarians and vegans face a similar situation.
Born and raised in Uruguay, thanks, this is outstanding
Places you NEED to visit if you're vegan or vegetarian:
Montevideo:
-Vegan Wraps (more than wraps, believe me)
-Guacamole
-Juicy Lucy
-Kiosko Veganoide
Maldonado:
-El Bandido
-Madre Mia (only delivery but THE BEST burgers and pizzas)
-Oli Veggie Food
-Amorcito
Also, check @aptovegano.uy instagram, they have a guide for each departamento indicating where you can find vegan food.
Etosha's products are THE BOMB (they have a variety of vegan meats and vegan muzzarella and cheddar, and there many different local businesses that are selling home-made vegan versions of classic uruguayan food (like Vegabon's alfajores with dulce de leche made from coconut's milk). More icecream stores are including vegan options (Ill Porto and Arleccino in Punta del Este).
and Más Verde, in Maldonado
I'm Uruguayan, your advice is super accurate. Great video! 🙂👌
As an Uruguayan I'd like to leave my comments:
- It's not a bad place for vegetarians or vegans, you can get that kind of food in the right places, but yeah, most of the restaurants offer meats.
- You never mentioned bizcochos or torta fritas (try them next visit).
- It's true we don't like getting compared with Argentinians (the same happens with USA and Canada), and we don't like their mates, all mates in the video are not uruguayan. The same happens with a card game called Truco, we have some common things but the game it's pretty different.
- Atlantic Ocean starts from Punta del Este towards Brazil, to the west is Río de la Plata.
- Weed is only for locals, but you can get someone who shares, or get in a growshop.
- ATM's are mostly closed from 10 PM to 6 AM due to security reasons, buy tou can always pay with credit or debit cards.
- In montevideo we have some malls called Shoppings where you can shop for a variety of things, you can find ATM's there too or stores to exchange money, they open like from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Thanks for this review and for visiting our country, come again any time! (and sorry for my english)
To me that mate foto looks like PURO PALO jajaja
Amazing video! It´s crazy because I always watch your videos from all around the world, and now you are making one of the country that I live in!! Thank you very much :)
Me encanta que empieza a hablar de marihuana y enfoca un aloe. Muy buena review
Maybe the video is old, but you can use any credit or debit card in Uruguay. It is mandatory for the store to have a POS.
I am Uruguayan and I live mostly cashless
Thanks a lot Wolter for your video. As Uruguayan we are glad to receive people that are really open to know another kind of country instead of Argentina and Brazil. Everyone is invited to know our culture, traditions, food and peacefully life
Thank you!
From now on, I’m going to say I would like my steak Uruguay-style! I can never convince anyone to cook it well done for me. 🥩 🍷
I’m an Uruguayan living in the USA and when I eat steak in a restaurant I always say “I want it well done please, really well done” 😅 because it always comes a little red 😅
I once was in TX and ordered a stake medium-rare. I like my meat in the juicy side... BIG mistake! It was practically raw!! The waiter did not like me sending it back, and I was like: I'm from Uruguay, my diet is basically meat, we seem to have a different scale on how our meat is cooked :S
Im from uruguay and is great to watch people doing videos from our country
As an uruguayan I really aprove this video. If you come back I'm gonna wait for you with a special gift: A box of alfajores. You described them in a so emotional way, I think you deserve them!
Gracias! I loved them! Whenever I see them I grab a few of them :)
Excellent video! I find it bizarre that a lot of people confuse Argentina and Uruguay as though they're one country!!!! The best point was hearing that the country isn't a vegetarian-friendly because I'm a MEAT-EATER!!!! I can't wait to visit this country soon (I'm visiting Brazil as my first South American country). Thank you for this video!!!!
Nowadays you will find tons of vegetarian food in the restaurants but uruguay it's well know for having the beast meat of the world, so we eat tons of meat here, for example I eat meat at least 5 days of the week
In fact, 200 years ago we were an Argentine province. Check it out. Both were part of the Spanish Empire until early 18th century.
@@marumaruu3115 Wr werent a province of argentina, argentina didn't exist!!! Uruguay and the providences of the river plate were part of the Kingdom of Spain, but argentina wasn't a country, Uruguay was part of the empire of Brazil, Portugal, England and Spain, but not from Argentina.
@@marumaruu3115 That's true. At one point, it was part of the Brazilian Empire, yet people don't confuse Uruguay and Brazil.
@@WanderlustAweSyndrome that is because we kept Spanish as our language. And our culture is much more Spanish than Portuguese, although we have dry borders with Brazil to the North. Both our Capital Cities are across the River Plata, to the South of Uruguay, and maritime commerce between both cities was always very important. Besides, habits in general are the same as argentinians. The differences are subtle. For example, our mate is made with a different yerba (pulverized tea leaves from the south of Brazil), which requires a different kind of straw with very tiny holes. The argentinian mate is made with argentinian plant, which is cropped instead, so the straw is quite different, and the taste is completely different - we don't like it. Anyway, cultural rivalry is the reason , I believe, neither Urguayans nor Argentinians are willing to admit we are more alike than different, haha!!
Good tips but you're spelling the name wrong, it's called U'rgay
Lovely people in Uruguay.
Yes sir, you truly know our ways😁 Uruguay nomas!
OMG! I'm an uruguayan and i have no words!! You absolutely grasped all the details! Amazing, keep the good work man! The accuracy on this is... astonishing.
Debe ser el unico que no le "erra" en casi nada, a diferencia de todos los demás (incluso algunos hispanos).
As always great review and info especially since you can’t find as many guide books there! Love that they do eat late night! The food looks delicious!
Hi😊 good video! Im a vegetarian from Uruguay and there's a LOT of vegetarian/vegan delicious options!!
ibas bien hasta que pusiste ese mate todo lavado de argentina #ofendida
I'm an uruguayan living in Uruguay and i really enjoyed your video, had a lot of fun with it, and loved to know what other people in the world thinks about my country. Very respectfull. Cheers to you Wolters!
I came here thinking this was going to be another standard bad oversimplified video. I was pleasantly surprised! The video is overall really good, co congratulations man! We don't usually have the meat well done, servers usually ask and we have specific that can be differentiated from other places. Other than that you did make it justice.
4:34 In Uruguay argentine pesos are not accepted, be careful with that, other currencies are accepted, such as the real, the dollar, euros, no problem.
En Argentina tampoco aceptan pesos uruguayos...
@@lucasmedina2245 siiii, aceptan porque tienen más valor, no mientas que confunde.Es una realidad y buena info para los turistas.No saques tu ego porteño que no sirve.
Just discovered your channel. Some great info here and wish I had seen it before I was in Uruguay just over a year ago. Definitely one of the most stable laid back countries one could ever visit. A little off the beaten path for North Americans but that adds to the charm.
I am Uruguayan, and i never heard that people cook only well done. I’ve been always asked how do u like meat?
I'm glad to hear that because I LOVE my steak bloody!!!!
@@WanderlustAweSyndrome 👍🏻
I’m Uruguayan and I live in the States now. Whenever my family gets together for an “asado” aka BBQ, the meat is always cooked well. No questions asked, I guess it’s a custom. But, I’m guessing in restaurants they do/should ask.
Same, but I have been in asados where the meat is extremely well done
@@marino_selene I'm from Rio Grande do Sul and meat here is also generally well done, especially if it's a churrasco
the culture of uruguay is the same that the one from buenos aires
(the cultural diference between 2 provinces of argentina is biger that the one from uruguay and buenos aires)
Me temo que esa comparación no es del todo válida , en muchas cosas si somos parecidos pero en muchas otras somos muy distintos incluso errónea ya que dentro de Uruguay mismo no es lo mismo un montevideano que alguien del interior .
I remember when I first found your videos in 2015 when I first started learning portugues and spanish and now I can speak them. Its so crazy to think how much you can achieve with a couple of years of consistency
Cool!!
Wow, well done!
Uruguay is so much more expensive than Argentina is insane, and it feels a lot more relaxed and quiet (compared to Argentina).
vivir acá es muy carooo
@@helenaap2042 Dónde? En Argentina o Uruguay?
@@Frankly_Speaking_English uruguay
@@helenaap2042 Si. Pero es mejor a vivir en un país caro, que a vivir en un país con una economía igual de argentina. Puedes ir a argentina y vives como un rey para un finde
Pero amigo no se si sabias que lo que pase en Argentina afecta directamente a Uruguay
HI, there!
As an Uruguayan (reading if there are others Uruguayans commenting LOL) I liked a lot this video
It's the most accurate I've seen
I must confess that it came to my suggestions in UA-cam and caught my attention
Nice surprise that was
So, most things are accurate with a few points I got curious bout (for instance: we have lots of lights and signs for traffic, where you've been that there weren't?)
And our "Mate" is an infusion like tea, can be bitter or sweet (I do prefer the latter but I take both)
Oh! You need to prove "Martín Fierro" and "Chajá" that are traditional desserts here
Thank you for your video, kind regards from Uruguay
Hey!, loved your video!, i am a Uruguayan myself!, just wanted to say that it isn't really that hard to be a vegetarian or a vegan in Uruguay actually!, there are many restaurants specialized on this kinds of foods but they tend to be more artisanal and as such a more expensive, there are also vegan and vegetarian options in stores but less varied than in the us.
One more thing about mate circles: Saying "thank you" to the person who serves you mate signals that you're satisfied. Do NOT say "thank you" unless you really don't want any more.
As an uruguayan, my favorite beaches are in Rocha. Some nights in the summer, you can see the noctilucas (which are sea luminiscence) at the beaches of Punta del Diablo, a seaside village that use to be a fishermen village, sitted on the cost of the Atlantic Ocean. You can buy fish and seafood to locals, and is much cheaper than buy it in any other place.
Some of the best places to watch the stars in Uruguay are in Rocha (like a hamlet called Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, or Valizas, another seaside village), because there a low light pollution (this towns use to be pretty unpopulated, with the exception of the summer, when they fill with tourists).
It's funny how the first don't is to not compare Uruguay to Argentina and then there's a lot of don'ts that would apply for both countries lol.
Great video my man. Good job.
Greetings from Argentina ♥
This. Except for the fact their daily life seems to be more chill, their economical situation and the fries with mushrooms (which now i NEED to try ♡), they share a lot of things with us.
Uruguay white population: 87%
USA white population: 63%
Lmao
Desde Uruguay, agradezco la difusión de mi paisito! Abrazo enorme
The time of siesta is not only for lunch siesta actually means to nap and that’s exactly what that’s for, so you can have a lil nap after lunch
What an unexpected surprise, Mark! Didn't know you were here, glad you liked it though!
If you ever come back to Uruguay, I recommend you try out the "Alfajores de la Sierra de Minas"
Am I mistaken? Doesn't Uruguay start with a U? In Spanish U is pronounced "Oo", isn't it? Not, "You".
My grandmother and grandfather came to the US from Uruguay in the 70s. Recently I've been very curious of our cultural heritage and my grandparents' country. Thank you for your videos!
We look forward to seeing you soon
As a uruguayan, i always felt that we don't do a good job promoting our country as a tourist place. I've met a lot of exchange students coming here and they don't find many stuff to do even tho there's actually a lot. The carnival is the biggest event in the country yet is not usually promoted to outsiders, mostly just locals. We all know about candombe & murgas and enjoy them but we never really see it as something to recommend to tourists. If anyone thinking about visiting Uruguay and has any questions feel free to ask me!
as an uruguayan, i'd say this video is really accurate! here are some more things to keep in mind when visiting:
most cars here aren't automatic, so if you want to rent an automatic car you have to specifically ask for one. since shopping centres are relatively expensive, i def recommend checking out local artisan shops and ferias (street markets) if you plan on buying souvenirs and such. also, i'm not exaggerating when i say that it can take you half an hour to drive 10 blocks in punta del este during summer. walking is definitely the way to go if you want to get somewhere fast. finally, alfajores-wise (lol) nativo are my favourites by far. they're high quality and totally worth the price imo. personally, i'd just skip the oreo, peanut butter, and odd flavoured ones altogether, although they aren't bad they don't even come close to the real thing.
if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!! :)
Hi, we are coming to Uruguay! And want to reng a small car. Do you know a cheap but good local car renting company?
@@livinglifetothefullest22 I do! My family's always rented from Mariño Sport. Have to admit I haven't checked prices in a while, I can only assume they've gone up a bit, given inflation and petrol prices, but they seemed fair at the time. You'll likely get a better deal booking in advance and during off season, of course. From what I remember customer service is good and online booking is quite easy!
When I get to go to South America I can assure you that I will go straight to Montevideo. It will never be a daytrip from Buenos Aires for me. Montevideo is the first choice. Greetings from Norway!
Man I have to say has an Uruguayan you have said everything you don't have to do, great job man, hope you enjoyed here and come again it always chill and calm here
Bruh when the dollar was at 30$