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Comment on Money and Currency in Uruguay by Molly McHugh

Molly McHugh — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:51:28 +0000

Excellent information Marcos and I will correct the above. It’s been awhile since we have been there now and things definitely change! Countries get smart, as you can’t do diddly with $100 USD and they want you to spend your cash Appreciate you taking the time to write, Molly
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Comment on Money and Currency in Uruguay by Marcos

Marcos — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:46:45 +0000

Great article. But not sure if your “ATMs have a $100USD limit per transaction” is still true where you found it, and I know for a fact it is not universally true.

In and around Atlántida, at least, the ATMs often have an undisclosed limit of about $4000-5000 UYU (Pesos), or about U$S 200-250USD. I’ve routinely found that on both my Debit Mastercard from a US credit union, and two different-bank Visa Debit cards.

Yet those same ATMs will dispense USD ($100 dollar bills only) and I never have a problem with at least U$S 300-400 withdrawals. True for the BROU, the Santander, and some other bank I don’t recall inside Tienda Inglesa hypermarket.
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Comment on Living in Uruguay Guide by Molly McHugh

Molly McHugh — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:02:10 +0000

I’m a huge beach fan, so Belize sounds heavenly Beach areas we have been to would be extremely difficult to access with a wheelchair, but haven’t been to Brazil and that may be an option for you that I am just not familiar with.

It is all a matter of how much you want to travel when you relocate I think, as of course there is little wheeelchair accessibility in these countries. I wasn’t sure if you needed assistance, or had a travel partner, but from the above it sounds like you do which makes the situation much more doable, and enjoyable! Best of luck, Molly

Comment on Living in Uruguay Guide by Candice

Candice — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:39:33 +0000

Molly,
Thanks a lot! We have looked at several countries superficially as possible for relocation and had been fascinated with Belize but know that it is still a bit backward compared to some others.

Comment on Living in Uruguay Guide by Molly McHugh

Molly McHugh — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:55:00 +0000

It would be possible but very difficult I’m sad to say. And maybe a little uncomfortable as you rarely see folks in wheel chairs, so would stand out considerably. That said – and I recommend this a lot, has nothing to do with having to have assistance with mobility – in many ways taking a year sabattical is the BEST way to live and experience SA, and that could be done and very enjoyable I think. I could see a trip to Iguazu, then renting an apartment in Buenos Aires (where you can see a lot without having to travel far and the neighborhoods are entertaining in and of themselves) or Bariloche, Argentina where you have many foreigners so may be easier to meet other folks. Islolated areas without an expat community definitely very difficult, but more importantly, would not be that much fun! I know, I’ve done it and done ok but a large part of that is I had online work to keep me busy and my son to watch over so that kept me busy as well, plus he speaks fluent Spanish which helped a ton. Anymore questions about areas, please ask. Hope this helps, Molly

Comment on Living in Uruguay Guide by Candice

Candice — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:23 +0000

Do you think a wheel-chair bound person could retire to South America? I would appreciate your honest opinion. And if so, where would be the best place? Thank you.

Comment on Is a Hostal Really a Hostel in South America? by Molly McHugh

Molly McHugh — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:07:16 +0000

Way too many aren’t, and the ones that are $50 USD per night, ummmm, are not hostals at all

Comment on Is a Hostal Really a Hostel in South America? by crazy sexy fun traveler

crazy sexy fun traveler — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:57:09 +0000

Yeah, I have noticed that hostels in South America are not always cheap places for backpackers like they should be!

Comment on Mistakes a Newbie Travel Blogger Made – That You Want to Avoid! by crazy sexy fun traveler

crazy sexy fun traveler — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:36:20 +0000

I made the same mistake with Google Analytics!

Comment on Blogs About Ecuador by Molly McHugh

Molly McHugh — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:52:42 +0000

Wendy please pass it on to me so I can check it out! What is the URL?