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uruguay - argentina to the maxThis forum post has messages dated from 04/02/10 through 08/21/10, please be sure to read all the messages. If you feel it is old or outdated, please follow up with a question or comment and someone may be able to update it, or reply with newer information if you have it.
| uruguay - argentina to the max Well, two weeks in Uruguay has brought this knowledge to me: Uruguay is South Americas unknown gem. It is the only country below Peru that doesnt touch the Andes and is therefore generally left off the Gringo Trail, and it doesnt have any huge, famous festivals or events. The only thing it might be known for is its world-famous beef, though its often overshadowed by Argentina in this regard, as well. Despite this, to use Chris words, Uruguay is like a super-Argentina. They do everything that Argentina does drink mate, eat beef, open stores late only they do it MORE.
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| "Uruguay -Argentina"
It's great to read this type of comment, impels us to continue doing good things to improve our country.We are not so equal to the Argentines, maybe we are indeed in some ways similar, but Uruguayans and Argentines are very different. I hope you return to the country to learn more about us and enjoy a holiday here |
Comment #204/02/10 16:25Rural east Colonia departmento | "Shhhh!"
Its nice to read a post from a person of discernment and good taste but please don't tell your friends or we'll be over-run :-) I hope you'll return to visit us again soon. |
| "Similar...but different"
After just spending 5 weeks in Argentina (and living in Uruguay for nearly 2 years) I have to say that I find Uruguayans and Argentinians to be more different than they are similar. Sure they share common culture like tango, love of good beef, the gaucho, mate etc etc, but their attitudes, style, general outlook and way of life is quite different. In a way it sort of reminded me of the England/Ireland connection. The countries are quite similar in some ways, they are geographically very close, share the same language, weather, certain cultural aspects...but something deep, something in the essence of the people is very different. They speak and hold themselves and just live with a different attitude. Uruguay is indeed a South American gem, to some degree still untouched (though that is changing quite rapidly in certain areas). I don't think it appeals universally (some find it boring, too underdeveloped, they can't handle the VERY laid back tranquilo ways and see it as bad customer service) however if you get to know the place, then the good certainly wins out over the bad. |
| wow!! it is very nice to travel to other places and to be acquainted with the culture of other people. Uruguay is a very nice place to live and to travel. It has many beautiful places and you can really enjoy many activities. The people are very warm and hospitable. It is very nice to travel but learning and expanding out knowledge through tours is better. |
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