Punta del Este
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Punta del Este is a beach resort town in Uruguay complete with casinos, beaches, yachts and lots of tourists. Many of these tourists come from the other side of the Rio de la Plata from Argentina to get some nice fun in the sun on a beach away from the brown waters of the Rio de la Plata.
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Understand
The unspoilt Uruguayan peninsula of Punta del Este is all paradisiacal beaches, exotic sophistication, beautiful people and an ardent night scene.
Get in
Regular buses come back and forth from Montevideo regularly, making Punta del Este a convenient day trip. If you are in Buenos Aires, you can take a short direct flight (about 1 hour) to Punta del Este. Alternatively, you can take the ferry (about 3 hours) from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, which is approximately one hour (by car) away from the Peninsula.
Get around
The bulk of Punta del Este resides on a peninsula jutting into the ocean. The perimeter of this peninsula can easily be transversed by foot.
See
The beautiful sunsets in the port ,La Barra or Jose Ignacio. The endless beaches, beautiful seaside mansions, tree-lined streets, chic boutiques, stylish people.
Do
Punta del Este is famous for it's clubbing scene... Most parties start very late, between midnight and 3am and end around dawn.
Eat
Seafood in Punta del Este is delicious. Chivitos (steak sandwiches) are the locals' favourite dish. Aside from that, pretty much any type of food can be found: sushi, hindu, Italian, French cuisine, etc. Tambien se puede comer la boga asada
Drink
Sleep
- 1949 Hostel, corner of 18th and 30th street, 0059842440719 [1]. Expensive (...but well it is Punta del Este) hostel. Has internet facilities and a basic breakfast. The price is 15 US$ a night or the equivalent in Uruguayan pesos.
Get out
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