✈️Punta del Este

A complete guide to plan your trip to Punta del Este. Write down the tips and enjoy a lot!

Tourist city and meeting point for many road trips to the south of the country, Punta del Este is full of beaches, shopping promenades and historical sights that delight the whole family.

The main beaches are Mansa beach, with calmer waves that are more inviting for families, Brava beach for surfers and adventurers – where you can find the well-known sculpture of a hand coming out of the ground – and Barra beach for young people who want to have fun.

Some of its most famous sights are the boardwalks to walk during the sunset on the banks of the Rio Prata or, on the other side, the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to the beautiful lighthouse “2 de Febrero” that makes up the ideal landscape for photographs.

Not to mention the tours that are in the region outside the city, such as Casa Pueblo in Punta Ballena and the beaches of José Ignacio, just over 30 km from Punta del Este.

See below everything you need to know to set up your itinerary in the city:

Things to do in Punta del Este

Discover the beautiful Uruguayan beaches of Punta del Este, visit the museums “Museo del Mar” and “Museo Ralli”, the port of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria and the Monument to the Drowned on Brava beach for beautiful photographs of the iconic sculpture of fingers emerging from the sand.

Take advantage of your stay in Punta del Este to visit nearby cities such as Montevideo and Punta Ballena, or even Canelones, 45 km from the city. It is worth checking!

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Where to stay in Punta del Este

The small town of just 19 inhabitants has an excellent hotel infrastructure, with cozy inns and hotels to enjoy with the whole family. Don't forget to book your accommodation in the best neighborhoods of Punta del Este in advance.

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Best Hotels in Punta del Este

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Internet chip in Punta del Este

It is getting easier and cheaper to have unlimited internet throughout your trip in Punta del Este. Nowadays you can buy an international cell phone chip online while you're still here in España. We always use and love it!

You receive the sim card at your address and then just insert it into your cell phone to reach your destination with unlimited 4G internet working.

Punta del Este travel insurance

Buying travel insurance for Uruguay is an excellent tip to ensure a smooth trip and avoid worries. Having the assistance of insurance gives you the peace you need to enjoy your destination and know that you have support if you need it. Also enjoy our Insurance Promo discount coupon. - SEE PRICES

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Car rental in Uruguay

Renting a car in Punta del Este is a great idea, so you can visit nearby towns and beaches such as Punta Ballena, Montevideo and Canelones. In addition to optimizing your time a lot, you will be able to enjoy it more without having to depend on public transport.

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