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Answer a few questions to find out if you’d enjoy living in Uruguay. A simple but smart compatibility test.

A complete overview of Uruguay’s holidays: public holidays, Carnival, Semana Criolla, Independence Day, and the country’s cultural traditions.

Overview of Key Investment Tools Based on 2025 Results: Precious Metals, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Antiques, and Real Estate. Analysis of Returns, Risks, and Prospects for 2026.

How private banks in Uruguay work: multi-currency accounts, deposits in U.S. dollars and Unidad Indexada, strict compliance requirements, limits on early withdrawal of term deposits, and bonuses and discounts for cardholders — explained clearly and without unnecessary theory.

There’s nothing more valuable than the warmth of home. May this holiday bring comfort, harmony, and a feeling of true home to you and your loved ones.

Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay (BROU) is a systemically important bank with an investment-grade credit rating, the largest share of deposits, and an extensive network of branches and ATMs throughout Uruguay.

Deciding whether it is more profitable to rent or buy an apartment in Montevideo depends on several factors such as your finances, long-term plans, the state of the real estate market and personal preferences. Here are the main points to consider:

Each option has significant pros and cons, which we will consider today in another review from the experts of Uruguay Smart Estate.

Often the ads will include a price, whether the information is about selling or renting. But it's not that simple. Our experts can explain.