Where luxury and nature converge. Punta del Este is internationally recognized as one of the top spas in America and the most exclusive in the region. It is located in the department of Maldonado, only one and a half of the capital.
Luxurious summer houses, high-rise apartment facing the sea, huge yachts in the harbor, luxury hotels and restaurants make this the most glamorous resort of America. Not surprisingly, it was chosen as summer destination for celebrities like designer Ralph Lauren, the soccer player Zinedine Zidane, Metallica singer James Hetfield or Shakira. Touring the city the visitor finds a wide recreational offer, which includes exhibition hall, restaurants, pubs, discos, antique shops, art galleries, cinemas, theaters and nightlife.
The seaside city is chosen for the realization of large fancy parties, fashion shows of brands and a wide range of cultural events of great dimension as the International Jazz Festival, the International Film Festival and exhibitions of contemporary artists of renown .
Punta del Este is also a unique natural destination. With over 20 kilometers of coast and high mountains overlooking the sea, the resort also offers charming places and landscapes for those who come in search of absolute tranquility. The meeting point of the two most famous beaches, Playa Mansa and Playa Brava, marks the end of the Rio de la Plata and the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean. The spa grew westward forming Punta Ballena and eastward creating La Barra and Jose Ignacio.
The diversity of its coast and its fine white sand make it ideal for carrying sports like surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, boating, sailing, fishing and yachting destination. On the mainland, tourists are also privileged to practice other sports such as polo, golf, tennis or rugby scenarios.
In short, Punta del Este, is synonymous with endless alternatives to meet the needs of the most demanding, heterogeneous tourist palates.
Geographic location
Punta del Este is a peninsular city located at the southern tip of Uruguay, in the department of Maldonado. It is located on a narrow strip of land that conventionally separates the Rio de la Plata from the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population exceeding 12,400 inhabitants, number reaching 450,000 during the tourist season in summer.
How to get to Punta del Este
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Climate
The climate in the department of Maldonado can be differentiated into four well-defined seasons and know about this will help you to enjoy other natural beauties, besides sun and beach.
Its location favors a mild subtropical climate, with coasts on the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata. Summer temperatures (December to March) range from 21 ° C to 28 ° C, while winter (June-September) range between 6 ° C and 17 ° C.
- In summer is when you can fully enjoy its beaches and outdoor activities, making the destination fully exploited at this time of year.
- Autumn has a climate with pleasant temperatures during the day and cool at night. It is the ideal place to learn its history, enjoy fishing, walking, go to mountain ranges and tourist stays time.
- Winter is the season of the year with less activity.
- In spring is the blossom of the flowers and the gardens begin to give an incomparable framework of beauty for the joy of locals and visitors.
Museums
Ralli Museum
Location: Beverly Hills neighborhood of Punta del Este.
Free access.
It houses the collection of works by the world's largest living American artists. Visitors can enjoy the works of Latin American and European artists; most are surrealistic style, but there are also samples of other currents and different nationalities. The intention of this space is to focus attention on Latin American artists who deserve to be known outside their country of origin.
Paseo Pablo Neruda Museum
Location: 9th Street and 11th of Punta del Este.
It is open only in high season.
It occupies an old house in the heart of the peninsula. It is dedicated to the dissemination and promotion of the work of the great Chilean poet. It has large rooms where a permanent exhibition called Neruda in the East Coast is displayed.