José Ignacio, Coastal residential area in Maldonado, Uruguay
José Ignacio extends along the Atlantic coast with modern villas and traditional houses scattered among unpaved streets near sandy beaches.
The area transformed from a small fishing settlement into a residential neighborhood after the construction of its lighthouse in 1877.
Local art galleries display contemporary Latin American works while restaurants serve traditional Uruguayan dishes prepared with regional ingredients.
The residential zone connects to Montevideo through coastal roads, with regular bus services operating between major cities in the Maldonado department.
Two distinct beaches frame the peninsula: La Mansa with gentle waters and La Brava with strong waves suitable for water sports.
Location: Maldonado
Address: 5979+39V, 20402 Faro de José Ignacio, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay 20402 Faro de José Ignacio
GPS coordinates: -34.83569,-54.65224
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:16
The main destinations in Uruguay include Montevideo with its museums and architecture, the beaches of Punta del Este, the natural reserves in Rocha, the historical sites of Colonia del Sacramento, the thermal spas in Salto, and the national parks in the interior of the country. The coast offers resorts, fishing villages, and sea lion colonies, while the inland areas feature geological formations, valleys, and agricultural zones.
Laguna Garzón Bridge
8.2 km
The Hand
29.4 km
Estadio Domingo Burgueño
29 km
Trump Tower Punta del Este
27.6 km
Laguna Garzón
12.1 km
Leonel Viera Bridge
21.8 km
Enjoy Punta del Este Resort y Casino
29.1 km
Campus Municipal de Maldonado
29 km
Playa Mansa
29.4 km
Faro de José Ignacio
2.1 km
Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art
15.8 km
Museo Ralli Punta del Este
27.2 km
Sea Museum
21.1 km
Cathedral of Maldonado
29.2 km
Molino Lavagna
26.3 km
El Tesoro
21.6 km
Marco de los Reyes, Maldonado
29.4 km
Museo Vivo del Títere
29.1 km
Área protegida Laguna Garzón
12.1 km
Cantegril Country Club Golf
25.7 km
La Barra Golf Club
17.8 km
Cine Teatro Cantegril
28.6 km
Brava beach
29.2 km
Museo Didáctico Artiguista
29.2 km
Cuartel o Cuartelillo Militar de Maldonado
29.1 km
Cuartel de Dragones
29.2 km
Plaza Artigas
24.3 km
Jefatura de policía de Maldonado
29.1 kmReviews
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