Uruguay

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I posted this on the OT. It got killed

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Think it was due to the one word thread title. I went and looked and saw the usual “reply guy” bs replies that have helped kill the once great OT Lounge

From what i know about it, it’s a place where people seem to be of good mental health and it’s pretty safe compared to some of its neighboring countries. Has good infrastructure and apparently it’s a big retirement destination. I understand it’s pretty liberal too so that might throw a few baws for a loop but it does seem like an interesting culture and country. I’ve eaten at a Uruguayan restaurant before and it was similar food to Argentina.

Im a soccer fan and the majority of Uruguayan stars who make it big are proud of their home.

Their largest city and capital, Montevideo, is a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires. Very easy to spend a day there if already visiting Argentina.

But to answer OP’s question, no, it’s not better than America in any sense of comparison.

It is not a utopia. Their Switzerland like position is no longer. There are street gangs and crime. It’s not exactly prosperous, with some pockets of poverty. It is pretty liberal. Although there is plenty of ranch and hunting, I would not draw a comparison to Texas. As with most South American countries, there is corruption and abuse of public funds and assets. They suffer along with Argentina when financial crises hit, which is about every six weeks.

I’m not saying don’t go, just don’t expect paradise.

I think OP is talking about moving there. Not traveling. Feels like a “USA is horrible thread”

Pretty sure it’s the least corrupt Latin American country. There is plenty of corruption in the Us too, as I’m sure we all know

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I just want to be left alone.

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I can think of better options to be left alone. If you are set on South America, you want the Patagonia in southern Argentina.



Read some Chatwin, you will be inspired by how quiet Patagonia can be. Also know that decent Spanish is required, they do not do English well that far out in the sticks.




I took both of these from the train across patagonia. It's very desolate. I'm not sure what one does to feed one's self or pay the rent, but it sure is quiet.

On a slightly more North American note, I'd suggest eastern Washington or Montana. They speak english and have some good due process laws, and it's also very quiet and private north of Spokane. Plus if you ever want to go home or visit family you're looking at $500, not $2500. Also far norther California, few hours north of Sacramento. It's very quiet up there and you can get some good jobs contracting for PG&E that will amply feed you. But you could get a cabin deep in a river canyon and not be bothered.