Uruguay Is Blacker Than You Think, I'll Show You

Uruguay Has More Blacks Than You Think, I'll Show you

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[AustonHolleman]

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[gonzalo]

Auston, the ocean is not dirty ... the thing is that this bay is really wide, almost 80 km from Montevideo to Punta Pidras in Argentina. This produce a movement of water that sometimes wins the river (the water is brown) and sometimes win the ocean (the water is blue). Have a nice trip !

[bettinaschewe]

Welcome to Uruguay! I had to laugh when you asked the girl if there were many blacks, she was very confused. One thing you have to understand is, most of us don't care. The second thing is, in Uruguay, if you are mixed, you are considered white, opposite to the US. And we mix A LOT, so there is not really a separation between what you consider blacks and the rest of the population. So she was very confused, because she does not consider herself to be black and told you where you could find cubans, because they are newcomers and not mixed (yet). BTW, we use "negrito" like "honey" or "dear", no matter the color of your skin. I was really amused by this exchange, it was like the clash of two cultures...

[SomnnaVibes]

I’m loving Uruguay so far. It looks peaceful and feels nostalgic seeing you walking around interacting with the locals. Hope to see more of what the city has to offer. Great work!

[ebonytv]

Why keep asking if they speak Portuguese when most South American countries speak Spanish apart from Brazil which was a Portuguese colony.

[LORDWILLIAMSON_]

i dont think people realize how much courage people gotta have to go to countries and talk to people when you dont speak the language lol Good shit

[SkyZo]

Hello Auston, I just discovered your channel today, and I really like the vibe of your videos. As others have mentioned in the comments, candombe is a very important part of Uruguayan culture, especially in Montevideo. Although the Afro-descendant population in Uruguay is just above 10%, their cultural impact is significant. I recommend exploring Barrio Sur and Palermo, where the Afro-Uruguayan presence is more prominent. Greetings!

[HeroLanding]

Hi, I'm from Uruguay. I just wanted to say the Río de la Plata isn't dirty, the entrance to the Rio de la plata is sandy. Both Uruguay and Argentina have sandy coasts and sand is brought by the Uruguay river stream. In colonial times the Río de la Plata was a way into the heart of south america, and Montevideo was the only place suitable to have a dock for big ships. I hope you are enjoying your stay!

[lauruguayitausa]

Welcome to Uruguay. I want to make some comments to clarify some of your concepts.

Rio de la Plata IS NOT an ocean, it is an ESTUARY. The brown water is not because it s "dirty" but because two rivers flow into it, Rio Paraná from Argentina, and Rio Uruguay between both countries, Argentina and Uruguay. A few miles east, the Estuary itself will flow into the Atlantic Ocean. In there the water is blue (In Punta del Este area)

The shower you have on your roof it is probably for very hot days after grilling, I am sure you´ll be hot enough to use it.

You are in a neighbourhood, La Aduana, where most of black Uruguayan from Mdeo, live. Right now, there are many more because we also have lots of Cubans, Dominicans, and blacks from some other places, even some from African countries. Black population in Uruguay used to be around 4%. We had some famous soccer players through history which were black. We probably have some in the National Team, right now. I don't know, because most of them are new young kids. The first famous black Uruguayan, was part of the team that won the soccer Olympics in 1924 and 1928, nowadays considered World Championship and also in 1930 he won the First World Cup. His name was José Leandro Andrade, he was from my town, Salto. French named him "la merveille noire." His nephew won the 1950 World Cup.

You should also ask about Candombe, which is the most important music from Black Uruguayan.


About the mate you bought, if it is the classical mate (made of a gourd) it needs to be "cured" before first use. I wish you could find an Uruguayan who can explain you how. If it is made of any other material... you just need a "bombilla" the straw, and the yerba mate. But even to start mate, it would be nice if you talk to someone because there is a whole traditional form to do it then it lasts longer.

[globalizacionliquida]

Hi Austin... Welcome to Uruguay. First of all, congratulations on your channel. I've been following you during your visit to Buenos Aires, and now you've come to my country. I lived in Buenos Aires for 12 years. In our country, we have three major cultural influences: murga, candombe, and tango. Candombe comes from the Afro culture of our country, and usually on weekends in Montevideo, people gather in neighborhoods like Ciudad Vieja, Palermo, and others to play candombe. In February, there's an event called "Las llamadas, " where hundreds of people with their groups play the drum. I recommend visiting the neighborhoods of Pocitos and Carrasco—they are very beautiful. The beaches are clearer towards the east, although it's nothing like the Caribbean. If you have time, I also recommend Punta del Este, the exclusive resort of Uruguay, where tourists from all over the world come. I live there. You're welcome, and if you need anything....Don't hesitate to get in touch with me. Good luck! And it doesn't just seem like Dr. Dre; it is Dr. Dre

[leemelvin]

AH be tripping me out when he asks the locals of spanish speaking countries if they speak portuguese. lol

[TheCeddyboy]

Auston's video productions are becoming top notch! Also impressed with his ability to make the effort to learn and speak Spanish and interact with the locals. Everything isn't just about 😼

[viachaz]

You really did your thing with this video. I love the upgrade camera, audio is crisp, added more cinematography. The knowledge and content always been there. Keep going!

Also, keep doing what you do bro, constructive criticism is great but I in particular do not want you to burnout. So keep doing what your soul tells you to do.

[CertifiedGigaChad]

I really liked the format of this vlog, it was perfect. What I wish to see is the nightlife as well as your interaction with a beautiful young female tour guide that shows you more about the culture and things tourists do not find on their own.

[roxannamayas]

Sup! I'm a first born American of Uruguayan parents. The water you are seeing is not dirty. It's an estuary and the fresh water meets the salt water in that area. Go to Punta del Este that is away from the river that divides Uruguay from Argentina and it is waaay bluer... I still enjoyed the vid though 🤗 just had to kick some knowledge ❤ also if you go farther up north, most Uruguayans speak both Spanish and Portuguese

[rjimbowintergrove]

This what I’m talking about!! Great video!!! Interactions are the way to go!!

[nicoperez]

hello. welcome to the country.
I am Uruguayan and "the ocean" is not "dirty" as you say at minute 2:04. It is not the ocean, it is "the Silver River" which is not really a river, it is an estuary and that is why it is brown.
We have oceanic beaches but to the east of the country.

[UruguayoenMiamiFL]

The water is not dirty, is brown because that’s not the ocean, is a river. The widest river in the world that divides us from Argentina. If you want blue water you have to go to Punta Del Este where the Atlantic Ocean begins.

[MikeArtagaveytia]

In Uruguay they love people of African descent! "Desfile de Llamadas" beautiful! 🧡

[celgod]

The water is brown because that is not the ocean. That is the river plate that empties into the ocean. Also it is not dirty. The brown color is from the sediment from the river.