Uruguay has been a much needed breath of fresh air… in more than one way. Not only is the temperature much more pleasant in Uruguay (averaging between 20 and 25 degrees celcius), but the country has a heavy European influence, making it feel very first world and safe. Brazil was amazing, but it is loud, hot, and intense. I felt uncomfortable quite often when wandering the streets, and being in Uruguay has been a nice change of pace from that. Uruguay has a total population of about 3 million people, nearly half of which reside in South America’s most southerly capital city: Montevideo. [Read more…] about Falling in love with Uruguay