Montevideo Uruguay Expat Meeting, English Speaking Meeting

Meet American and other Expats: Every Sunday in Montevideo

Starting July 18, 2010 we'll be meeting starting at noon.

Next Expat Meeting meeting: Meeting Organizer: TotalUruguay.com Date: September 05, 2010, Sunday, NOON Place: Fellini Ristobarreto Address: Jose Marti 3408 (corner of Benito Blanco and Jose Marti) See map below Barrio: Pocitos City: Montevideo

Upcomming Expat Meeting meetings: Sunday, September 12, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Expat Meeting, September 26, 2010 @ Jose Marti 3408 (corner of Benito Blanco and Jose Marti) Sunday, October 03, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 17, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 24, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 31, 2010 @ Fellini Ristobarreto

The Sunday Expat meeting organized by TotalUruguay.com has been taking place every Sunday without exception since November 20, 2005 (over 4 years of continuous meetings). If you are reading this web page, you can be sure the meeting is still taking place and you don't need to email and ask.

No reservations needed. This is an informal gathering for English speakers to exchange information and ideas about Uruguay and most any other topic that might come up. Enjoy some great food or a drink. There are usually between 20 and 30 people There are usually people from several different countries including some English speaking Uruguayans. Don't be shy, stop by and say hi. 

If you are not living in Uruguay but just visiting as a tourist or checking out retirement in Uruguay, feel welcome to stop by too.

The founding principles** of this expat meeting were simplicity:

• Always the same place.
• Always the same time.
• Always someone there rain or shine.

Have something to sell?

The Sunday meetings are intended to be an informal social gathering and not a forum to promote your products or services. Of course you are welcome to bring business cards and discuss what you do at the meetings. However, it is not a forum where you can stand up to address the group.

Total Uruguay offers free advertising on our website for those with a business message. The website reaches are large number of people living in, moving to, visiting and dreaming about Uruguay.

Speak a little English, maybe some Spanish too!

This is a completely informal and social meeting. There is no boring "business" to attend to. There are not any boring presentations or sales pitches to listen to. When you arrive you can just take a seat, or walk around and introduce yourself to everyone. It's no problem if you arrive early or late (early is better of course!)

Everyone is welcome.

** Note: The meetings were held at Old Maz Restaurant from Nov 20, 2005 through August 16, 2009. Unfortunately Old Maz closed so we had to find a new place. The new location is Fellini's please check this page regularly for updates!

Come and join other expats and English speakers in Uruguay. People of many nationalities have attended the meetings: Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Danish, Bolivian, Norwegian, Brazilian, Serbian, Finnish, French, Nigerian, Turkish, Germans, Argentinians, South African, Indian, British, Belgian, Irish, Russian, El Salvadorian, Colombian, New Zealanders, Ukrainian and more. Everyone is welcome too.

If you have any questions, please ask them in our forum: Forum thread about the Expat Meeting. However, the only question should be when are you coming?

A little bit about Fellini's

See more about Fellini's and their Sunday Menu Special for the Expat Meeting!

Fellini's Ristobarreto is a small restaurant with an Italian theme. Their food is excellent and the desserts unbelievable! They offer a selection of salads, pasta, several beef and chicken dishes as well. Like most restaurants in Uruguay they have a nice selection of wine both from Uruguay and abroad.

They normally serve pizza, but not on Sundays or Holidays. Patty described them on Couch Surfing: "the place is not super expensive but it is not a hamburger place either."

Most people attending our expat meetings also take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a delicious  meal while socializing. For the lighter appetites they have a selection of great salads, a good wine list, and of course, bottled water, soda, coffee and absolutely scrumptious desserts. We like to show our appreciation in this way to Fellini's for hosting our gatherings each week.. The restaurant organizes separate checks so there is no confusion.

Also, like many of the smaller restaurants in Uruguay, Fellini's now accepts MASTERCARD (only Mastercard and cash). There are ATM machines close by (within 2 blocks): Blvd Espana and L. Gadea, and Benito Blanco and Blvd Espana. There is also a currency exchange (open on Sunday) on the corner of Benito Blanco and Blvd Espana.

A note about Google maps and Uruguay. It seems they don't put the map pointer in the correct place for most street addresses. The map point on this map was manually set to the correct location!

Our original home

We would like to thank the owners and staff of Old Maz restaurant for hosting our meetings for almost 4 years and wish them luck on their new venture.

If you are living in or near Atlantida, or have an interest, check out the Thursday Expat Meeting in Atlantida. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Sunday lunch with the Montevideo American ex pats is a great way to meet new friends and acquaintances. Whether you're just passing by or are already familiar with the city, you will find the ex pats group is a place where you'll feel instantly welcome and at home. The atmosphere is very much relaxed and informal. People of all ages, creeds and walks of life, mingle easily and are basically out to have an enjoyable meal in the company of others. You'll be surprised how fast time goes by when you're immersed in multiple fun and dynamic conversations that develop naturally and with ease. - Daniel

I've been in Montevideo most of the time for the last 17 years. I just started attending the English Speaking Expats meeting on Sundays a few weeks ago. What a blast. This week there were more folks than chairs and we had to scrounge more seating. So many different individuals, couples, and families and each with a unique story to tell. Some of the folks come every week, some come often, and others are only in town for a week or two. Great mix and good conversations. - Rodger