Piriápolis, Coastal resort city in Maldonado Department, Uruguay.
Piriápolis extends along the Atlantic coast with beaches, hills, and a waterfront promenade called Rambla de los Argentinos.
Francisco Piria established the city in 1893 by purchasing coastal land and constructing the first buildings, including his castle completed in 1897.
The Argentino Hotel, constructed between 1920 and 1930, represents the architectural heritage of South American resort developments from that period.
The city maintains a network of accommodations, restaurants, and recreational facilities that operate throughout the summer season from December to February.
The Cerro Pan de Azúcar mountain, located 10 kilometers from the city center, contains a cross at its peak measuring 35 meters in height.
Location: Municipality of Piriapolis
Location: Maldonado Department
Inception: 1893
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
GPS coordinates: -34.86611,-55.27472
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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.
Casapueblo
21.5 km
Cerro Pan de Azúcar
6.4 km
Estadio Domingo Burgueño
29.7 km
Castillo de Piria
4.7 km
Chihuahua Beach
16.9 km
Arboretum Lussich
21.9 km
Castillo Pittamiglio, Las Flores
8.5 km
Jaureguiberry
14.8 km
Cerro de las Ánimas
13.6 km
Argentino Hotel
514 m
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Fauna and Flora Breeding Station
6.1 km
Punta Ballena
21.5 km
Campus Municipal de Maldonado
29.6 km
Playa Mansa
32 km
Cerro de los Burros
16.4 km
Faro de Punta del Este
31.7 km
Cathedral of Maldonado
29.2 km
Marco de los Reyes, Maldonado
29 km
Museo ferroviario de Piriápolis
330 m
Museo Vivo del Títere
29.3 km
Hotel Piriápolis
393 m
Cine Teatro Cantegril
30.7 km
Museo Didáctico Artiguista
29.3 km
Cuartel o Cuartelillo Militar de Maldonado
29.3 km
Centro de detención del Batallón de Ingenieros No. 4
17.3 km
Cuartel de Dragones
29.3 km
Los Banquitos
30.5 km
Jefatura de policía de Maldonado
29.3 kmReviews
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