Uruguay
Why Uruguay?
On the Expatsi quiz, we ask why you want to leave the U.S. If your answer is, "it's too conservative," you might find your paradise in Uruguay. This small-in-population, socially liberal full democracy is highly rated for women's and LGBTQIA+ rights, and it's legal to grow or buy marijuana. Gun ownership is legal but regulated, especially in public spaces.
The country also experiences four mild seasons and offers the choice of living at a wide range of price points in an urban, beachside, or rural setting. It's easy to explore Argentina or Brazil if you get itchy feet. Expats love the markets and quality of fresh foods, if not the availability of American packaged goods. While it's not South America's biggest bargain, Uruguay is beautiful and safe with high-quality, affordable healthcare.
Uruguay Relocation Specialist
Karen created Guru'Guay, the most popular English-language website on Uruguay, in 2013. Her Guru'Guay guidebooks to Uruguay and Montevideo have been recognized by the Uruguay Ministry of Tourism and the Government of Montevideo as an essential reference for both travelers and expats. Expatsi partnered with her to help Americans relocate to the country.
When you consult with Karen, you'll receive first-hand, realistic insights tailored to your specific circumstances. Like most places in the world and especially in Uruguay, the best experiences and services come by word of mouth. After over two decades in Uruguay and thanks to her ground-breaking work bringing Uruguay to an international audience, Karen has trusted contacts in a broad range of fields to share with you.
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Your Guide to Uruguay
Since Cassie's family moved of Texas to protect their transgender child, they've found Uruguay to be a safe and comfortable place for their family. During your Uruguay consultation, Cassie will provide country-specific information, as well as more personalized advice about the unique challenges of moving abroad with children. She can also advise about the legal protections, guaranteed medical care, and general cultural attitudes for LGBTQ+ individuals. Cassie and her husband have already built a community in Uruguay. If there is anything she can't answer, she can easily find the person who can!
Your Guide to Uruguay
Sierra Atlántica has become Uruguay's go-to relocation and soft-landing company — recognized by Uruguay XXI, the country's official agency for investment and nation branding—and trusted by hundreds of individuals, families, and entrepreneurs looking to begin a new chapter in South America's most stable and welcoming country. With deep local knowledge and a hands-on, human approach, they've earned a glowing reputation for helping people like you relocate to Uruguay with ease. They make what feels complicated refreshingly simple—and they do it with care. If Uruguay has been on your mind, Sierra Atlántica is ready to walk this journey with you.
