Atlántida

Atlántida (population around 6,000) faces the Rio de la Plata, as does Piriápolis. Like Piriápolis, the population of Atlántida increases in the summer as tourists and snowbirds arrive. In fact, Atlántida serves as the hub of Uruguay's Costa de Oro (Gold Coast), a 42-mile stretch of summer resort communities. As a result, Atlántida has more shopping and services than you'd expect from a town of its size.

A coastal highway separates Atlántida (the Ruta Interbalnearia). Atlántida Sur, with its beaches, is located on the highway's southern side. It's the side of town with two large supermarkets, a pedestrian street, a few restaurants, and a half-dozen medical clinics. Atlántida Norte, on the north side of the coastal highway, is less developed. Expats also live in nearby Costa de Oro communities, in addition to Atlántida. Villa Argentina is located west of Atlántida, and Las Tocas and Parque Plata are located east of Atlántida.

While there are a few apartment buildings in Atlántida Sur, the majority of homes in the area are single-family homes with yards. It's a 30-minute drive from Atlántida to Montevideo's city limits, and a one-hour drive to the city center. You can enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of a small coastal town as an expat in Atlántida. And at the same time, be close to a capital city with several shopping malls, more than 1,000 places to eat, and the country’s top hospitals and medical specialists.

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Location: Costa de Oro, Canelones, Uruguay