In Punta del Este the gay beach is Chihuahua (registered officially as a Nude Beach, so you might even meet open minded European families with little kids there and straight people discovered it like 15 years ago), almost across the airport from Punta, if you want to see who is there from the gay community it's the place to go. There is lots of 'action' in the bushes/dunes in summertime but in June mid winter in Uruguay you may find people cruising in cars.

When doing research about corruption indexes for Uruguay I stumble across with the Index of Economic Freedom in Uruguay that I believe vital to read.

If you are moving to Uruguay it is advisable that you do not purchase international health insurance valid for a long period of time before you move out here because you will spend a lot money and effort by doing so. we recommend that you buy local insurance once in Uruguay as it is significantly less expensive and of good quality.

If you are considering taking some time off in another country remember this:

 1. Uruguay is a Latin Aamerican country but not of a hot temperature place like Mexico or Costa Rica. Many similarities with some Argentine regions, featuring cheap prices -housing, restaurants, food in general, leisure, Higher Education (private)- with the exception that no kidnapings or serious security problems take place at all across Uruguay.      

What's the best place to hang out with our pets? The park, the promenade, the seashore?

All of these options are available here (among others we may be forgetting to mention) for you to make.

The city dwellers do actually love animals and create a feeling of love and respect towards them.

If you like to go out a lot, maybe Punta del Este is what you're looking for.

Night life varies a lot within the country and the time of year.