Comments for Ola Uruguay Real Estate and Investments http://www.olauruguay.com A wave of opportunity! Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:58:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Raising Kids in Uruguay? A Guide to International Schools in Montevideo by DBranch http://www.olauruguay.com/2011/10/16/raising-kids-in-uruguay-a-guide-to-international-schools-in-montevideo/comment-page-1#comment-1199 DBranch Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:58:15 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=2370#comment-1199 I appreciate this information, my kids will still be school-age when we make a move. Does anyone have information on the public schools or lower cost alternatives? Any equivalent to a charter school? I've noticed on teledoce that schools are frequently featured, sometimes because of facilities issues and sometimes because kids of the high school age seem to be competing to get into certain programs. Any input on the mainstream options? Also, must a student be a Uruguayan citizen to participate in public school? How about the Universidad de la Republica? (quality of education, availability of classes, citizenship requirements) A lot of questions, I know, but if anyone has some insight I would appreciate it. I appreciate this information, my kids will still be school-age when we make a move. Does anyone have information on the public schools or lower cost alternatives? Any equivalent to a charter school? I've noticed on teledoce that schools are frequently featured, sometimes because of facilities issues and sometimes because kids of the high school age seem to be competing to get into certain programs. Any input on the mainstream options? Also, must a student be a Uruguayan citizen to participate in public school? How about the Universidad de la Republica? (quality of education, availability of classes, citizenship requirements) A lot of questions, I know, but if anyone has some insight I would appreciate it.

]]> Comment on Yoga in Uruguay—A Quick Guide by pepe http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/03/14/yoga-in-uruguay-a-quick-guide/comment-page-1#comment-1193 pepe Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:53:03 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=996#comment-1193 buen resumen!! buen resumen!!

]]> Comment on Iporá—Relax and Unwind in Gaucho-land by Mina http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/03/20/ipora-relax-and-unwind-in-gaucho-land/comment-page-1#comment-1192 Mina Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:01:53 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=1036#comment-1192 I live here, in tacuarembo, I must say that the most of people that live here not apreciate this place, But, its really beautiful. Its amazing when in the nights we can see all the stars, not contamination, the air is so clean :) Sorry for my english, I dont know speak so well. SALUDOS DESDE URUGUAY, y desde tacuarembo el corazon de la patriaaa!! I live here, in tacuarembo, I must say that the most of people that live here not apreciate this place, But, its really beautiful. Its amazing when in the nights we can see all the stars, not contamination, the air is so clean :)
Sorry for my english, I dont know speak so well. SALUDOS DESDE URUGUAY, y desde tacuarembo el corazon de la patriaaa!!

]]> Comment on Uruguay : The Good Life at a Friendly Price by Peter http://www.olauruguay.com/2011/04/03/uruguay-the-good-life-at-a-friendly-price/comment-page-1#comment-1190 Peter Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:39:46 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=2221#comment-1190 Sadly joe, I am just reading this in January. The easiest way is to fly to Buenos Aires, then take the Buquebus fast ferry across to Montevideo. It runs about three hours and is a nice way to go. Another choice is to fly from Jorge Newberry airport in BsAs, to Carrasco airport in Uruguay, about an hour, then take a cab into town. Either way, the Uruguayan people are a very nice group of folks to interact with. We have gone there at least once a year for the last ten years. A caveat though, you might want to check out the site <a href="http://www.uruguayliving.com" target="_blank">www.uruguayliving.com</a> for an expat's long tern view. Otherwise, have a great time. Sadly joe, I am just reading this in January. The easiest way is to fly to Buenos Aires, then take the Buquebus fast ferry across to Montevideo. It runs about three hours and is a nice way to go. Another choice is to fly from Jorge Newberry airport in BsAs, to Carrasco airport in Uruguay, about an hour, then take a cab into town. Either way, the Uruguayan people are a very nice group of folks to interact with. We have gone there at least once a year for the last ten years. A caveat though, you might want to check out the site http://www.uruguayliving.com for an expat's long tern view. Otherwise, have a great time.

]]> Comment on Why Uruguay? An Interview with a South African Expat by Daniel Peenz http://www.olauruguay.com/2011/12/05/why-uruguay-an-interview-with-a-south-african-expat/comment-page-1#comment-1189 Daniel Peenz Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:38:29 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=2417#comment-1189 I am glad to hear that other South Africans have also discovered the beauty of Uruguay. I have also purchased a small plot in Piriapolis but have not yet decided to develope it. Would like to make contact with Mr.David Brown to share common interest. I am glad to hear that other South Africans have also discovered the beauty of Uruguay. I have also purchased a small plot in Piriapolis but have not yet decided to develope it. Would like to make contact with Mr.David Brown to share common interest.

]]> Comment on A Culinary Tour of Montevideo—Part I by ArtProperty http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/08/30/a-culinary-tour-of-montevideo-part-i/comment-page-1#comment-1159 ArtProperty Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:58:11 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=1635#comment-1159 You can also find (and add) ratings/reviews/ and more on <a href="http://www.itaste.com" rel="nofollow">www.itaste.com</a> (in English). You can write your reviews in Spanish if you want. Almost all the top restaurants in MOntevideo are listed. You can also find (and add) ratings/reviews/ and more on http://www.itaste.com (in English). You can write your reviews in Spanish if you want. Almost all the top restaurants in MOntevideo are listed.

]]> Comment on WAKE UP! Why Uruguay is the Only Smart Choice for Living and Investing in Latin America by Jvalenta http://www.olauruguay.com/2011/04/03/wake-up-why-uruguay-is-the-only-smart-choice-for-living-and-investing-in-latin-america/comment-page-1#comment-1158 Jvalenta Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:02:40 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=2225#comment-1158 Yes, I feel exactly the same way...about Chile! I lived in Argentina for a year as well, and it is night and day. Argentina is the epitome of all the things you list in your article as undesirable. Luckily, we have lived in a number of big cities, so we were not easy prey. Still, the stress and anxiety caused by constantly looking over your shoulder, let alone the poison to your mind in seeing everyone as a potential threat, is simply not worth it. Chile is more expensive than Argentina, until you factor in the gringo tax, petty theft, and "wrong change" at every single opportunity. We also considered living in Uruguay, and it is attractive for some of the same reasons. Yes, I feel exactly the same way…about Chile! I lived in Argentina for a year as well, and it is night and day. Argentina is the epitome of all the things you list in your article as undesirable. Luckily, we have lived in a number of big cities, so we were not easy prey. Still, the stress and anxiety caused by constantly looking over your shoulder, let alone the poison to your mind in seeing everyone as a potential threat, is simply not worth it. Chile is more expensive than Argentina, until you factor in the gringo tax, petty theft, and "wrong change" at every single opportunity. We also considered living in Uruguay, and it is attractive for some of the same reasons.

]]> Comment on Barra del Chuy—For Sand, Sea, and Shopping by Retailmenot clone http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/11/10/barra-del-chuy-for-sand-sea-and-shopping/comment-page-1#comment-1157 Retailmenot clone Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:41:43 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=1904#comment-1157 I would like to add that Barra del Chuy is also a famous spot for sea surfing. Shopping there in Barra del Chuy is really a marvelous experience. I would like to add that Barra del Chuy is also a famous spot for sea surfing. Shopping there in Barra del Chuy is really a marvelous experience.

]]> Comment on Learning Spanish in Uruguay by andreas http://www.olauruguay.com/2011/07/04/learning-spanish-in-uruguay/comment-page-1#comment-1156 andreas Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:41:54 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=2295#comment-1156 I just have to say, your remark about many Uruguayans speaking some english is just not true, I was in the heart of Mvideo, and was seriously directed from the tourist informacion to a guy named Carlos working on the phone company(i had an issue with the phone cuz i couldnt speak spanish), who didnt even speak english very well, just about well enough for us to be able to communicate. Other than that i have nothing but good things to say about uruguay, or well the non english part isnt really a negative comment from me, just a remark on your remark so that people wont be misinformed. I just have to say, your remark about many Uruguayans speaking some english is just not true, I was in the heart of Mvideo, and was seriously directed from the tourist informacion to a guy named Carlos working on the phone company(i had an issue with the phone cuz i couldnt speak spanish), who didnt even speak english very well, just about well enough for us to be able to communicate. Other than that i have nothing but good things to say about uruguay, or well the non english part isnt really a negative comment from me, just a remark on your remark so that people wont be misinformed.

]]> Comment on Immigration on the Rise by Hernan http://www.olauruguay.com/2011/10/16/immigration-on-the-rise/comment-page-1#comment-1154 Hernan Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:23:58 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=2388#comment-1154 Im Uruguayan. Altough i just returned from the states (NY), most people here used to be very used to english in general. Now, the real ammount of ppl who speak (or at least comprehend) the language to a very advanced level has gone up perhaps times 2. Most ppl who speak english as a second language here, have an accent but can comprehend those who are native speakers perfectly well. Lets rate it to an 80%. Yes. There are many respectable private schools n highschools which have english spoken classes. I do not have the info handy but i will get back to u with a list of them (includding phone numbers n locations). The default language is UK english. But in punta del este most ppl who speak english are also used to american english. For those interested in learning the laguage. Keep in mind that: Uruguayan Castillian is a very active n dynamic language which is constantly changing n Uruguayans mostly from Montevide n Punta del Este like to constantly modernize it n play round with words etc. That applies mostly to teenagers or youngsters. Those who spek german know what i mean :) If you have any doubts, or would simply like to ask questions, you can email me or add me in google plus (allanusx at gmail.com). Ive plenty of information about Uruguay in there (HD pics, vids, Mini introduction guides n more). Im constantly updating the information which i share n exchange with all my friends back in the states n ppl arround the world. This site is also a great place to find information about Uruguay. Mostly since is all in american english which i think is what makes it really useful for foreigners. I hope it helps. Im Uruguayan. Altough i just returned from the states (NY), most people here used to be very used to english in general. Now, the real ammount of ppl who speak (or at least comprehend) the language to a very advanced level has gone up perhaps times 2. Most ppl who speak english as a second language here, have an accent but can comprehend those who are native speakers perfectly well. Lets rate it to an 80%.

Yes. There are many respectable private schools n highschools which have english spoken classes.
I do not have the info handy but i will get back to u with a list of them (includding phone numbers n locations).

The default language is UK english. But in punta del este most ppl who speak english are also used to american english.

For those interested in learning the laguage.
Keep in mind that: Uruguayan Castillian is a very active n dynamic language which is constantly changing n Uruguayans mostly from Montevide n Punta del Este like to constantly modernize it n play round with words etc.
That applies mostly to teenagers or youngsters. Those who spek german know what i mean :)

If you have any doubts, or would simply like to ask questions, you can email me or add me in google plus (allanusx at gmail.com).

Ive plenty of information about Uruguay in there (HD pics, vids, Mini introduction guides n more).
Im constantly updating the information which i share n exchange with all my friends back in the states n ppl arround the world.

This site is also a great place to find information about Uruguay.
Mostly since is all in american english which i think is what makes it really useful for foreigners.

I hope it helps.

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