PUNTA DEL ESTE
Punta del Este is internationally recognized as one of the top resorts in the Americas and the most exclusive in the region. It is located in the department of Maldonado, just an hour and a half from the nation’s capital. Luxurious summer residences, high-rise beachfront apartment buildings, huge yachts in the harbour, luxury hotels and restaurants make this resort the most glamorous in the Americas. This city resort is frequently chosen to host large and luxurious parties, fashion parades for prestigious brands and a wide range of large-scale cultural offerings like the International Jazz festival, the International Film Festival and exhibitions by renowned contemporary artists. Punta del Este is also a unique natural destination. With over 20 kilometers of coastline and high hills overlooking the sea, the resort also offers charming places and landscapes for those who come in search of absolute peace and tranquility. The meeting point of its two most famous beaches, Playa Mansa and Playa Brava, marks the end of the Río de la Plata and the start of the Atlantic Ocean. The resort has grown westward forming Punta Ballena and eastward creating La Barra and José Ignacio. The diversity of its coastline and its fine white sands make it an ideal destination for sports such as surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, motorboating, sailing, fishing and yachting. On land, tourists can also find special areas for other sports such as polo, golf, tennis and rugby. In short, Punta del Este is synonymous with an endless array of alternatives to meet the needs of the most demanding and heterogeneous tourists.