PUNTA DEL ESTE

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.

SIGHTSEEING

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.

HOTELS
BAIE DES ANGES
Parada 26 1/2 Mansa
Punta del Este
Tel.: 4222 4991
BARRADAS
Parada 9 Playa Mansa
Punta del Este
GOLDEN BEACH
Calle 24 Nº 34
Punta del Este
Tel: (598) 4244 1314
HOTEL DEL LAGO
Km. 116 Ruta Interbalnearia
Laguna del Sauce
HOTEL REMANSO
Calle 20 esq. 28 y 29
Punta del Este
Tel: (598) 4244 7412
SOLANAS
Ruta Interbalnearia Km. 118 1/2
Punta Ballena
Tel.: 4257 8540
UY SUNSET BEACH
Parada 3 Playa Mansa
Punta del Este
CONRAD
Parada 4 Mansa
Punta Del Este
Tel.: 4249 1111
SAN MARCOS
Av. Mar del Plata Nº 191
Punta del Este
Tel.: 42 48 22 51/52
JEAN CLEVERS
Bvar Artigas. Parada 7 Mansa
Punta del Este
Tel.: 4249 3494
MANTRA
Ruta 10 Parada 48
La Barra
Tel.: 4277 6137
POSTA DEL CANGREJO
Ruta 10 Km. 160
La Barra
Tel.: 4277 0021
RESTAURANTS
IL BARETTO
Calles 9 y 10 - Altos del Puerto
Punta del Este
Cocina Internacional
EL MEJILLON
Rambla y calle 11
Punta del Este
Restaurante y Discoteca
PUERTO DE ARTES
Zona del Puerto
Punta del Este
Resto y galería de arte
GLAM COFFE
Ruta 10
Manantiales
Cafés Aromáticos
EL JOVEN MARINO
Calles 9 y 10
Punta Del Este
Pescados y Mariscos
LA VISTA
Edif. El Torreón - Parada 1 en Playa Mansa
Punta Del Este
Restaurante y Galería de Arte
SUSHI & INCAS GRILL
Laguna escondida
José Ignacio
Cocina peruana y oriental
MONEY EXCHANGE
GALES
Avenida Gorlero y Calle 29
Punta del Este
Tel.: +598 4244 3475