Punta del Este, Coastal resort city in Maldonado Department, Uruguay.
Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Rio de la Plata, Punta del Este extends along two coastlines with contrasting beaches, Playa Mansa and Playa Brava.
The Spanish explored this southeastern peninsula in the early 16th century, leading to its official establishment as a settlement in 1829 by Don Francisco Aguilar.
Art galleries, theaters, and exhibition spaces across the city showcase works from Uruguayan creators alongside international artists throughout the entire year.
The city connects to Montevideo through regular bus services and a coastal highway, with the journey taking approximately 90 minutes by private vehicle.
The Isla de Lobos, accessible from the harbor, houses South America's tallest lighthouse and contains the largest sea lion colony in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: Maldonado Department
Inception: 1829
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Website: http://maldonado.uy/?mi=PuntadelEste#municipio
GPS coordinates: -34.95574,-54.93812
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:55
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
11.1 km
The Hand
251 m
Estadio Domingo Burgueño
4.9 km
Trump Tower Punta del Este
1.8 km
Chihuahua Beach
16.4 km
Leonel Viera Bridge
7.8 km
Arboretum Lussich
12 km
Enjoy Punta del Este Resort y Casino
610 m
Punta Ballena
10.9 km
Campus Municipal de Maldonado
4.9 km
Playa Mansa
418 m
Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art
14.7 km
Faro de Punta del Este
1.9 km
Museo Ralli Punta del Este
3.1 km
Sea Museum
8.8 km
Cathedral of Maldonado
5.6 km
Faro Isla de Lobos
9.1 km
El Tesoro
8.1 km
Marco de los Reyes, Maldonado
5.5 km
Museo Vivo del Títere
5.5 km
Cantegril Country Club Golf
4.2 km
La Barra Golf Club
12.3 km
Cine Teatro Cantegril
3.5 km
Brava beach
298 m
Museo Didáctico Artiguista
5.4 km
Cuartel de Dragones
5.4 km
Cuartel o Cuartelillo Militar de Maldonado
5.5 km
Centro de detención del Batallón de Ingenieros No. 4
16.9 kmReviews
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