Montevideo Uruguay Living Blog October Archive

Let's Do the Tango

By Website Introductions at 10/27/08 10:39

Do your feet itch to dance? Well, it's probably time for you to wear your dance shoes and do the tango. Here in Uruguay, like in most of South America, the tango has grown into a well-known hobby inviting people from all walks of life in this country. Several centers have been put up to teach this artistic dance, and the demand is not ceasing.

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Fifth Latin American Memory and Identity Forum

Montevideo, Uruguay hosted The Fifth Latin American Memory and Identity Forum that is aimed to rescue the region's cultural heritage and also to boost the peoples' active role in the subcontinent's development.

Over 300 delegates for different sectors including indigenous people, farmers, teachers, etc. attended the said events from countries like Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay, Italy, Spain and France.

Link: Uruguay Hosts LatAm Memory Forum - Prensa Latina

Innovation and Milestone in the Uruguayan Gateways

Airlines and ports are the gateways of a country for this is where tourists come and go and tourism is an essential element for the progress of a country. This is also where the government makes its local and international trade. Thus, innovating these essential gateways will drive more opportunities and success to a country and its trade partners.

In relevant news, Uruguay will be upgrading its the Port of Montevideo's facilities. for a more comprehensive view read it here.

Link: Mercopress

Rising Uruguayan Economy

Uruguayan economy was praised by Economist Intelligence Unit as "really impressive" in the two day closed door conference on promoting investment under the auspices of Economist IU in Montevideo.

Senior analyst for the EIU, Martin Pickering said that the numbers in the Uruguayan economy is really impressive which is particularly true for the second quarter registering at 13 percent expansion. He also made the official presentation of the events to the Montevideo press.

Link: Mercopress

Eating in Montevideo

Whether it's daytime or nighttime, you will surely find some interesting dishes to eat while you are here in Montevideo. People love to eat, and that already includes expats. If you are one of them, come, join us, and have some fun eating at Montevideo's globally known collection of sumptous dishes.

Link: Montevideo restaurant reviews & dining guide - Recommended Montevideo, Uruguay restaurants