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Nature
Arboretum Lussich
Forest park of 192 hectares planted by Antonio Lussich, with more than 400 exotic species.Entry: Check hoursSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsFood
Avenida Gorlero
Main commercial and dining avenue of the peninsula, with the Plaza Artigas craft fair.Entry: Pay as you goMuseum
Casapueblo
Sculpture-house of artist Carlos Páez Vilaró on Punta Ballena, now a museum.Entry: UYU[fee]; open dailySearch tickets and tours on TiqetsViewpoint
Faro de José Ignacio
Lighthouse of 1877 with 122 steps to a 360 degree view over the coast of José Ignacio.Entry: Check hoursSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsViewpoint
Faro de Punta del Este
Lighthouse in service since 1860 in the historic Zona del Faro, beside the Candelaria parish.Entry: Check hoursSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsNature
Isla Gorriti
Nature reserve island of 21 hectares, 15 minutes by boat from the port, with beaches.Entry: Boat from the portSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsViewpoint
La Mano
Sculpture by Mario Irarrázabal on Playa Brava, part of the Paseo de Las Américas group of works.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsMuseum
Museo Ralli
Museum of contemporary Latin American art in Beverly Hills, with sculpture courtyards.Entry: Check hoursSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsBeach
Playa Brava
Atlantic-side beach of the peninsula; with Playa Mansa it marks where the river meets the ocean.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsBeach
Playa Mansa
Calm river-side beach of the peninsula, facing Isla Gorriti.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsViewpoint
Puente de La Barra
The wavy Leonel Viera bridge, gateway to La Barra and Manantiales.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsFood
Punta del Este Port
Tourist and sport harbor with sea lions to watch, restaurants along the rambla and boats to Isla Gorriti.Entry: Pay as you goFood