You will have an exclusive guided tour of Zonamerica, which is Uruguay’s first private free zone.
During our visit, we will ride scooters across their business campus, learn about their business model and about other companies that work there, and have time to explore their clubhouse and facilities. This is a unique opportunity to visit a dynamic business environment pushing Uruguay’s endeavors forward.
We will meet at 9:15am sharp at the Tourist Information Office located at the main entrance of the Punta Carretas Shopping (Ellauri 350). We will be taking the DM1 bus to Zonamerica, so you will need to bring your own STM card to pay for the bus ticket. Please ensure that it is charged with UYU 200 (around USD 5) to cover for the roundtrip ticket. The company visit will end around 3:30pm at the Zonamerica campus, and from there we will take the same DM1 bus to return to Punta Carretas.
Below you'll find a description of the companies we will be visiting:
Zonamerica provides comprehensive business solutions based on world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology services and offers scalability, flexibility and redundancy to tenants in diverse business environments with amenities and services for their employees.
Trafigura is a leading global commodities trading firm from Singapore, specializing in oil, petroleum products, metals, and minerals. Established in 1993, it operates in over 50 countries with +12,000 employees. The company focuses on connecting producers and consumers, ensuring efficient supply chains worldwide. Trafigura's Montevideo office serves as a key regional hub for LATAM, supporting logistics, trading, and bulk operations, leveraging Uruguay's strategic location and business-friendly environment to enhance regional market access and supply chain efficiency.
Holberton School is a global software engineering school that uses a project-based learning approach to train students in practical, real-world coding skills. Their HQ in Uruguay offers a 24/7 accessible campus with modern facilities. Supported by Fundación Zonamerica, the school focuses on reducing the digital skills gap in the region. The curriculum includes foundational programming and system design, with specializations available in areas like blockchain and machine learning. Students benefit from a collaborative learning environment and strong industry connections through the Hiring Partners program.
You will have time to get your own lunch at one of the restaurants located inside the Zonamerica campus. The dress code for this company visit outing is business casual.
You will be excused from your internship work day for this Puentes-coordinated event.
