About Uruguay

With miles and miles of stunning white-sand beaches, a great year-round climate, and warm, welcoming people, Uruguay has long been a popular tourist and retirement destination.

But Uruguay is offering a new wave of opportunity that’s drawing serious investors from Europe and North America. The economy is strong and a positive investment climate exists for foreign investors. Combined with a modern infrastructure, a highly-educated work force, and banking and corporate privacy means Uruguay has the whole package.

Read more about why you should consider Uruguay for a retirement haven, a second home, or even a potentially lucrative investment here.

Fast Facts About Uruguay

Population3,477,778 (July 2008 est.)
Total land area176,220 sq km
Climatewarm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
Ethnic groupswhite 88%, mestizo 8%, black 4%
LanguagesSpanish, Portunol, or Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
Total literacy rate98%
Government typeconstitutional republic
CapitalMontevideo