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Punta del Este

Climb the peninsula lighthouse, photograph La Mano on Playa Brava, take a boat to Isla Gorriti and visit Casapueblo on Punta Ballena.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026

Itineraries

[Photo: Punta del Este]
Punta del Este in 2 daysFaro de Punta del Este, La Mano, Isla Gorriti, Punta del Este Port, Arboretum Lussich, Casapueblo, Puente de La Barra, José Ignacio lighthouse2 days, UruguayBalanced pace

Where to stay

The peninsula near Avenida Gorlero for the port and beaches on foot; Punta Ballena for views and quiet; La Barra for the coast to the east.

The areas: Peninsula near Avenida Gorlero, Punta Ballena, La Barra and Manantiales.

Where to stay in Punta del Este: areas and adviceHotels in Punta del Este

Places to see

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NatureArboretum LussichForest park of 192 hectares planted by Antonio Lussich, with more than 400 exotic species.Entry: Check hours
FoodAvenida GorleroMain commercial and dining avenue of the peninsula, with the Plaza Artigas craft fair.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumCasapuebloSculpture-house of artist Carlos Páez Vilaró on Punta Ballena, now a museum.Entry: UYU[fee]; open daily
ViewpointFaro de José IgnacioLighthouse of 1877 with 122 steps to a 360 degree view over the coast of José Ignacio.Entry: Check hours
ViewpointFaro de Punta del EsteLighthouse in service since 1860 in the historic Zona del Faro, beside the Candelaria parish.Entry: Check hours
NatureIsla GorritiNature reserve island of 21 hectares, 15 minutes by boat from the port, with beaches.Entry: Boat from the port
ViewpointLa ManoSculpture by Mario Irarrázabal on Playa Brava, part of the Paseo de Las Américas group of works.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumMuseo RalliMuseum of contemporary Latin American art in Beverly Hills, with sculpture courtyards.Entry: Check hours
BeachPlaya BravaAtlantic-side beach of the peninsula; with Playa Mansa it marks where the river meets the ocean.Entry: Free to visit
BeachPlaya MansaCalm river-side beach of the peninsula, facing Isla Gorriti.Entry: Free to visit
ViewpointPuente de La BarraThe wavy Leonel Viera bridge, gateway to La Barra and Manantiales.Entry: Free to visit
TransportPunta del Este Bus TerminalBus terminal for coaches from Montevideo, a short walk from the peninsula.Entry: Bus station
FoodPunta del Este PortTourist and sport harbor with sea lions to watch, restaurants along the rambla and boats to Isla Gorriti.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodTaberna del Rayo Verde, CasapuebloTavern inside Casapueblo serving a varied menu with views of the sea and hills.Entry: Pay as you go