Guidelet: Punta del Este, The Fabulous Treasure of South America
A travel guide to Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay | Target Market: clubbers, families, jet-setters, yachties, sailers, fishermen, newlyweds, retirees, exchange student | A travel guide by:
Punta del Este is the treasure of South America. This guide unlocks its glamorous secrets, inspiring adventurous travels to seaside resorts, art galleries, and cliffside castles.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
Casa Pueblo
Why visit:
Casa Pueblo offers panoramic views and an art museum overlooking the turquoise tea featuring the architect and friend of Picasso, Carlos Paez Villaro´s masterpieces.a lunch option
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Mano de Punta del Este
Why visit:
The Mano de Punta del Este is the a landmark sculpture of Uruguay, stretching out of the golden sands of Punta del Este´s popular resort promenade. It was created by Chilean artist and sculptor, Mario Irarrázabal. It depicts five human fingers partially emerging from sand. It is also known as either Hombre Emergiendo a la Vida (Man Emerging into Life).a day,lunch,dinner,night option
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Solis Theatre
Why visit:
The Solis Theatre is Uruguay's oldest theatre, and showcases all major productions and performances in Montevideo throughout the year. It was built in 1856 and is currently owned by the city of Montevideo. It is located in Plaza Independencia (Ciudad Vieja). The columns were designed by Philippe Starck and the architecture is very striking, impressive, and opulent.a night option
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Playa de Piriápolis
Why visit:
Playa de Pirapolis is a beautiful beach town with tall palm trees lining the white-collumned promenade and gondola rides to the top of a towering hill that overlooks panoramic views of the Atlantic. It is an important summer resort in the country, predating the resort promenade of Punta del Este. Reminiscent of Cannes on the French Riviera, Piriapolis is graced with striped umbrellas swaying in the sand, happy swimmers, calm waves and gorgeous sunsets.a day option
at Rambla de los Argentinos
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Isla de Lobos
Why visit:
The Isla de Lobos is a small island located about 8 kilometres southeast of the Punta del Este coast. It is a nature reserve because it has the largest colony of sea lions in the western hemisphere. In 2001, there were 180,000 sea lions on the island.a day option
at Rambla de los Argentinos
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Cabo Polonio
Why visit:
Cabo Polonio is a caserío located in the eastern coast of Uruguay in the Rocha Department. This hippy beach villiage has no roads leading to it and is located about 7 km from the main highway. It is accessible by walking through the dunes or by 4x4 vehicles.a day option
at Rambla de los Argentinos
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Rocha
Why visit:
Rocha features a relaxing square with a canopy of tall palm trees and an atmosphere, buzzing with life and activity. Outside this square, you can enjoy an array of exclusive beach resorts and summer festivities.a option
at Rambla de los Argentinos
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Punta Ballena
Why visit:
Punta Ballena is a small peninsula and resort, as well as an important tourist attraction on the coast of Río de la Plata and home to the cliffs of Casa Pueblo. You can drive or walk to this viewpoint and see Casa Pueblo and Rio del la Plata to your right, and then the entire Punta del Este harbor and Isla Gorriti. You can also hike into the sea caves and watch the sunset paint the skies.a day option
at Rambla de los Argentinos
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Montevideo
Why visit:
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. Enjoy a wide variety of activities from theatre, dance, restaurant indulgences, and strolls along the Rio de la Plata promenades. There are also many parks and lively street markets to explore.a day option
at Rambla de los Argentinos
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Manantiales
Why visit:
Manantiales is a quaint beach town with a tasteful array of art galleries, boutiques, cafes, ice-cream dives, and antique shops. As you stroll down the glamorous promenade, you can enjoy ocean views from the charming lanes and absorb the sea breezes.a option
at Ruta 10
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La Barra
Why visit:
La Barra is a vibrant beach town with a fun splendor of art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, restaurant, ice-cream dives, creperies, nightclubs and cafes. Cruise across the M-shaped bridge to this little gem and enjoy the street-side views of the Atlantic and surfers catching the magical waves. Visit every art gallery because each one offers unique masterpieces and colorful artists that are often hanging out in their galleries and willing to share stories and insight about their works.a day option
at Ruta 10
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Punta del Diablo
Why visit:
Punta del Diablo is a village composed mostly of fishermen and artisans. This beach gem has a calm and collected atmosphere, with a vibrant hippy vibe particularly during the peak tourist season between December and February.a day option
at Ruta 10
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San Carlos
Why visit:
San Carlos offers lovely parks for children to play, as well as canopies of tall palm trees to read a book and enjoy. Stop by Pecas, the most popular ice-cream shop in Uruguay and savor the homemade Italian gelato. This town also features the oldest church in Uruguay, a beautiful white church with two pearl towers stretching into the celeste sky. Try any of the local bakeries and order an alfahor or muffin fille with dulce de leche to experience the authentic Uruguayan treat.a day option
at Ruta 10
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Fundación Pablo Atchugarry
Why visit:
Fundación Pablo Atchugarry is a sculpture park located about 5 minutes from the Manantiales beaches. Check out the outdoor theater and all sculptures integrated into the gardens. There is also an art museum featuring modern photography, sculpture, and other works combined with a relaxing sitting area of sleepy velvet sofas.a option
at Ruta 104 - Km. 4.500
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La Colonia
Why visit:
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and capital of the Colonia Department. It has a population of around 27,000.a day option
at Ruta 94
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Minas
Why visit:
Minas is a small town known for its unique mines, which you can explore via interactive tours and history museums.a option
at Ruta 94
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Caramelo
Why visit:
Caramelo is a lovely town off nearby the historical village of Colonia with a more calm and authentic vibe in comparison to Colonia.a option
at Ruta 94
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Plaza General Jose Artigas
Why visit:
Artigas is named after the national hero, José Gervasio Artigas, who fought for the emancipation of the River Plate, and sought to create a federative nation from these colonies.a option
at Calle El Coral
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Maldonado
Why visit:
Maldonado is an awesome town nearby Punta del Este with cheaper shops, malls, restaurants, and cafes. Check out the central plaza with its bright pink church and the vibrant coral-colored police station. Do not forget to try the juicy hotdogs topped with pesto, garlic, and salsa sold from the street stands.a dinner option
at Calle El Coral
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Conrad Resort & Casino
Why visit:
The Conrad Resort & Casino boasts an all-you-can-eat buffet with finely crafted delicacies, pastries, tasty empanadas, and delicious sweets. You can also participate in betting games and bingo from your restaurant table. The hotel and resort offers an unparalleled spectrum of amenities, while its casino is one of the largest in South America. To top it all off, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic from your luxurious hotel room.a dinner option
at Playa Mansa parada 4
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Jose Ignacio
Why visit:
Jose Ignacio is an exclusive hotpot for jet-setters featuring La Brava beach where celebrity photographers are often seen, as well as the famous fish restaurant, Marismo. Hike up the picturesque lighthouse and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Atlantic and Playa Brava. There are also many wonderful art galleries to explore.a dinner option
at Ruta 10
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