WHY INVEST IN URUGUAY ?
Over the past few years, Uruguay became one of the hottest spots for investments in Latn America.
Foreign investors are being attracted by a number of facts and indicators, as the ones described below:
Strongest social and political stability in Latin America, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2009, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index 2008 and Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom Index 2010
Continued economic growth and investment despite global slump: compound annual growth rate in 2004-2009: 6.1%
The right infrastructure and communications. ranking 1st in Highest internet, broadband and PC penetration in Latin America, Latin Business Chronicle's Latin Technology 2010 Index and World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2009/2010
Nice weather and absence of natural disasters; plus abundance of water
Lowest business costs of crime and violence in Latin America, as stated on World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2009/2010
Its privileged geographic location turns Uruguay into an entry point to MERCOSUR, a US$2-trillion-GDP free trade zone that also includes Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
BUYING REAL ESTATE FOR LIVING IN URUGUAY
Uruguay is one of the countries in Latin America chosen by foreigners to enjoy a holiday, make investments or just for retirement, thanks to the friendliness of its people, security and peacefulness, its political and economic stability, and a wide range of natural attractions.
This little country - similar in size to the state of Washington - is in a privileged geographical location in the south of America, bordering Argentina at the west and Brazil at the north. Subject to conditions that make it singular, alien to natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or floods, or extreme conditions like snow, heat waves and storms of sand, enabling a higher quality of life for its people.
With only 3.5 MM of inhabitants, the majority of them European descents, a particularity that has influenced in its architecture, art, literature and production techniques, Uruguay has one of lowest population density ratios in the world, counting just 19 inhabitants per km2, and more than 95% literacy.
Its temperate weather, with four different seasons but no extreme temperatures, allows enjoying its more than 180 km of beaches in summer or its healing thermal waters in winter.
Clean air, sparkling waters and an unspoiled atmosphere, with one of the lowest carbon emission values in the world due to plenty of green spaces, are one of their main attractions. Uruguay is a peaceful country, away from terrorist threats and wars.
Distinguished by education, friendliness and openness of its people to foreign visitors, Uruguay has managed to position the brand "Uruguay Natural" in the world, inviting you to enjoy such diverse aspects as ecotourism, theaters, typical or international restaurants, deserted beaches, luxury hotels and casinos, glamorous and unique cities like Punta del Este, breathtaking landscapes or historical monuments declared interest by UNESCO.
We invite you to discover the beauty of Uruguay through the following collection of videos, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.