Backpacking or traveling in Uruguay?

• A small but jam-packed country with things to do. From beautiful beaches and coastline to bird watching and traditional markets. Just be careful of your safety in some of Montevideo's neighborhoods! 
• Activity spotting: explore art and culture in Montevideo, bike along the 20km Rambla hiking/biking trail, visit the Punta del Este resort, discover colonial history in Colonia del Sacramento, head to the remote coastal village of Cabo Polonio, dive into a hot springs in Salto and imagine yourself a Uruguayan cowgirl/boy in Tacuarembó.

Studying in Uruguay?

• There are both public and private universities in Uruguay and the quality of education is good, especially compared to other countries in Latin America. There are an awful lot of fields of study to choose from, including law, medicine, engineering and economic studies. 
• Study culture: in addition to studying, extracurricular activities are also very popular. For example, many social, sports and cultural activities are organized. 
• Language: studies are mainly offered in Spanish, so make sure you can speak Spanish! 

Internship in Uruguay?

• It is possible to find internships in Uruguay. However, you generally need to be able to speak Spanish. Consider internships in finance, tourism, law, health care, veterinary medicine and education.
• Competencies: Spanish language skills, intercultural communication, flexibility, building trust, informal communication. 

Volunteering in Uruguay?

• Consider volunteering in ecological farming, horse farms, (marine) conservation, education. 

Working in Uruguay?

• It is definitely possible to find a job in Uruguay if you have the right skills! Popular jobs for foreigners exist in the tech sector, such as as a software developer and data analyst, finance, English education or with international companies. 

Working as a digital nomad in Uruguay?

• Uruguay is a comfortable country for digital nomads and you will encounter them a lot here. From nice-fast Internet to hipster coffee and co-working spaces, you don't have much to wish for. And if you like a nice barbecue between work, you'll be in the right place. Digital nomad visas are available, provided you meet the requirements. 

Living in Uruguay?

• Uruguay is known for its good social services and political stability. It is a clean, modern and relatively safe country with a good eye for human rights and social equality. The cost of living is also not very high (though somewhat higher than surrounding countries), which makes it attractive to many foreigners. 
• In addition, the climate is friendly and there is plenty of adventure to be had, especially if you like beaches and horseback riding. 
• However, you do find yourself relatively far from the rest of the world, which can make travel to other parts of the world expensive and costly. 

Stories, tips and experiences from Uruguay