Montevideo Uruguay Living Blog December Archive

History of the Tramways

12/30/08 23:27

If you have stayed long enough in Montevideo, Uruguay, you'll probably familiar already with the tram line tracks that darted in and out of the city in the past decades. This tram system gave a big boost to the development of the city into what it is today. The downtown areas were connected to the uptown regions, which allowed for faster distribution of people and goods.

Here's a brief history of the tramways. Hopefully one day they will bring back the tramways and we'll be able to have the experience of riding them... not just enjoying old photos.

Link: Montevideo Tramways

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Uruguayans on a White Christmas?

Christmas is a special Holiday celebrated all through out the globe by Catholics and with similar beliefs to commemorate the birth of the savior Jesus Christ. The Northern Hemisphere specifically, Northern america usually celebrates Christmas Day on Winter, a white Christmas others call it. Uruguayans on the other hand doesn't have any snow in their country, so how do they celebrate their "winter-less" Christmas? See it here:

Link: Uruguay makes summer Christmas white with polar bears | Worldfocus

Uruguay and its Ocean View

It takes someone with so much experience in a continent to know where can you find the best of the best. For someone who has lived over 15 years in this continent, I guess the writer of the following online article meant it when he says that Uruguay is among the best (if not the best) destinations in the continent if you are looking for the good ocean views.

There is also an offer for a free week in Montevideo... so read the article carefully!

Link: The Best Ocean View in South America

Cala di Volpe

During the Christmas season, major tourist centers such as Montevideo get crowded with tourists who want a fresh break from all the stress back home.

So before flying off to Montevideo, make sure that you already have your hotel reserved. And with which hotel should you entrust your stay? I cannot say for sure, but Cala di Volpe Boutique Hotel may be one of your candidates.

Link: Cala di Volpe Boutique Hotel (Montevideo, Uruguay) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

Montevideo Tour

When Uruguay comes into mind, it is already impossible not to include Montevideo in the picture. Roughly half of the country's population reside in this city, which has a population of a little more than 1 million.

If you are serious about your Urguayan trip, a tour of Montevideo should be in order. Here are some tips from WikiTravel.org

Link: Montevideo travel guide - Wikitravel

Learn Spanish In Uruguay

If you want to learn the spanish language fast and effective, you might want to do it in a place where everybody speaks the language. You can achieve this in Montevideo, Uruguay, there is a good Spanish language school situated in the beautiful residential area of Parque Rodo. The area is only short distance to the National Library, shops, bars and other social areas where you could practice you lessons in real life. Interested? More info on the link below.

Link: Learn Spanish In Uruguay ~ Spanish Language Schools In Montevideo

Shaping the Minds of the Christian Students

When religion and education comes into unity a more fruitful wisdom is gained. This is especially true if the management of the said school has dedication, value and passion for leading the children to their success as a good men and women of faith. Couple Wilmon and Rosalinda Walker are two of the dedicated newly assigned directors for Abilene Christian University's Study Abroad Program in Latin America. Find out more about them here:

Link: Abilene couple shapes ACU students' study abroad experience in Uruguay : Spirituality : Abilene Reporter-News

PLUNA

PLUNA (Primeras Líneas Uruguayas de Navegación Aérea) is Uruguay's national airline that is based in Montevideo. It flies within South America and to Spain and hold Carrasco International Airport as its main base.

PLUNA was owned by the Uruguayan government up to 2007 and it was sold to Leadgate, a German - based investment firm.

This year, they operated with a fleet of five aircraft which consists of a Boeing 767, 757 and 3 old generation Boeing 737s. They used to have flight from Montevideo to Madrid but with worsening economy it was dropped September after realizing a loss of $2 million per month.

Link: Pluna defers CRJ900 options

Buy and Sell in Uruguay

Creating the perfect product is only half of the game. You also have to know how to sell your products--and in different markets are different ways of distributing the goods.

In case you are still not aware, here's how you should sell and buy here in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Link: Uruguay-Selling and buying