Punta del Este is the most exclusive resort in the region, host of great celebrations and parties, fashion shows, art exhibits, etc.
Its main avenues, Gorlero and the 20th Street, concentrate the commercial movement and world renowned brands can be found here: Dior, Versace, Kenso, Benetton, as well as Uruguayan companies that offer first class leather and wool.
The visitor will also find several cinemas, theaters, convention halls, discos and superb restaurants. If we add the natural beauty of their beaches, lagoons and forests, the result is a dreamed place, unparalleled in the world.
THE FINGERS (LOS DEDOS).
The most famous sculpture in Punta del Este is The Hand, better known as The Fingers. It emerges from the sand at the location known as Parada 4, at the Brava Beach.
It was installed in 1982 by the artist from Chile, Mario Irrazábal.
20TH STREET (CALLE 20).
It is the most sophisticated open-air shopping location in Punta del Este. It is known as
South America’s Rodeo Drive. The most exclusive international designer brands are present
during the summer season along its 7 blocks.
RALLI MUSEUM (MUSEO RALLI).
This museum promotes Latin American living artists’ works. It has contemporary Latin American artists’ painting and sculptures and several of Salvador Dalí’s unique sculptures. It also has an exclusive collection of British artist, John Robinson’s works.
It is located in the Beverly Hills neighborhood.
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 2 – 6 pm. Free admittance.
PABLO ATCHUGARRY FOUNDATION (FUNDACIÓN PABLO ATCHUGARRY).
25 kilometers from Punta del Este, Pablo Atchugarry, a famous Uruguayan sculptor now
living in Italy, created an outstanding cultural space in a natural environment, with the
purpose of disseminating art through the creators’ contact with the public. Next to the
exhibition hall is Atchugarry’s workshop where he creates his Carrara marble works from
December until March.
Route 104 Km. 4.500 - El Chorro - Maldonado Tel. (598) 4277 5563
CASA PUEBLO.
Twenty west from Punta del Este is "Casapueblo" a construction built by the brilliant painter and sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró.
Located in Punta Ballena, the house-sculpture includes a museum, a gallery of art and a hotel, with a style similar to Santorini's Mediterranean houses.
During the summer, at the sunset hour, many people go to Casapueblo for an unforgettable view.
PUNTA BALLENA.
Punta Ballena, located at the kilometer 129 of the Route 10 offers a spectacular view of the ocean and of the cliffs that form this particular geographic formation.
From the viewing-point of Punta Ballena the visitor can see Punta del Este, Gorriti’s Island, and Casapueblo.