Technorati Tags: uruguay, real, estate, tourist, destinationHailed as the "Switzerland of the Americas", the once undiscovered Uruguay is now a popular tourist destination. Its attractive cities, beautiful, laidback beaches, and the country's overall affordability are enticing many suitors. Wanderers and pensioners are beginning to cast lustful eyes towards this small South American country.
"Uruguay has a lot to offer and has become especially popular with retirees and those who work online," said Elaine Herbert from www.totaluruguay.com, a virtual meeting point for expatriates and travelers to the country. "Uruguay is small and therefore not overwhelming, safe and politically stable especially in the context of South America," she said. "There are many beautiful beaches and coastal areas within easy reach of the cities."
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The areas around Punta del Este are also spectacular and feature great beaches. La Barra, immediately east of PDE, has good food and ice-cream, and beautiful beaches. A lot of the young people drive out here at night for the nightlife as well. Jose Ignacio, which is about a 30 minute drive from PDE, is a small town with great scenery. This is where many of the rich and famous have their summer places to be away from the common people. Not much here service-wise though. There's a lighthouse you can pay to climb to get a great view of the Atlantic.