Splash Aqua Park
Splash Aqua Park Splash Aqua Park is a floating fun zone in Punta del Este’s Mansa Beach area. The park sits in Mansa’s calm waters and features inflatable fun for kids, teenagers and even adults. With climbing towers, catapults, trampolines and obstacles, it’s sure to be a good time and is ideal
Solís Theatre (Teatro Solis)
Solís Theatre (Teatro Solis) Located in Plaza Independencia, Teatro Solis is Uruguay’s oldest theater. Looking at the architecture of the facade and interior, you’ll be immersed in old-world splendor and elegance, as the building has been restored to its original style. It was built in 1856, and i
Ralli Museum
Ralli Museum The Ralli Museum is one of five museums of its kind in operation around the world and encompasses over 6,000 square meters. The site houses one of the most important collections of Latin American art in the world, along with pieces by renowned European artists. The Ralli museums were
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda The neighborhood of Punta Gorda gets its name from the granite promontory of Punta Gorda, rising 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. Beaches here include Playa de los Ingleses and Playa Verde. The avenues along Punta Gorda are called Rambla O’Higgins and Rambla República de Mèjico.Don
Punta del Este Cruise Port
Punta del Este Cruise Port Punta del Este is a sophisticated and fashionable beach resort reminiscent of the French Riviera. Impressive mansions line the coast and wealthy tourists come from all over South America to enjoy the beaches and nightlife.How to Get to Punta del EsteOnce your cruise ship
Puerto de Punta del Este
Puerto de Punta del Este Often said to be the most beautiful place in Punta del Este, the port offers breathtaking ocean views, frolicking sea lions, gorgeous yachts and a laid-back atmosphere. You’ll find two types of boats here, small fishing boats and luxurious yachts, and a fisherman often sel
Port Market (Mercado del Puerto)
Port Market (Mercado del Puerto) Viewing this building, you’ll be confused about what exactly you’re looking at. Originally built as a train station in another location, the facade ended up in Montevideo as a market, instead. Located in Montevideo’s Old Town, the plaza outside is filled with outdo
Pocitos
Pocitos A coastal neighborhood of Montevideo, Pocitos is located along the banks of the Rio de la Plata and is renowned for its beach, Playa Pocitos, and the rambla (boulevard) that borders it. The area features many 10- to 15-story apartment towers that lie along the rambla and feature views of t
Parliament Palace (Palacio Legislativo)
Parliament Palace (Palacio Legislativo) Prior to 1973 and since 1985, Uruguays Parliament Palace, or Palacio Legislativo, in Montevideo has served as the seat of the countrys Chamber of Senators and General Assembly.The Palacio Legislativo was inaugurated on Aug. 24, 1925, which coincided with the
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Located on the corner of Virazon and El Faro stands a beautiful blue and white Victorian church. Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, or “Our lady of the Candle,” is charming and comfortable, with spring shades of yellow and baby blue inside. The sacred building is name
Museo Torres Garcia
Museo Torres Garcia Located in the Old Town of Montevideo, this museum focuses on quirky, abstract and cubist portraits and paintings of historical icons. These include Beethoven, Da Vinci, Dostoyevsky and many others done by Torres Garcia. Known as the “Founder of Constructive Universalism”, Tor
Museo del Mar
Museo del Mar This sea museum features more than 5,000 specimens and an array of exhibit rooms. Visitors can view the skeletons of dolphins, orcas, beaked whales, elephant seals and many other mammals, while also seeing embalmed sea lions and the fetuses of dolphins and Pygmy sperm whales. Museo d
Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral (Iglesia Matriz)
Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral (Iglesia Matriz) The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral is the citys main Roman Catholic church and the seat of its archdiocese. Its origin dates back to the Spanish colonial era, when a modest brick church was built on the site in 1740 by Indian laborers under the
Montevideo Cruise Port
Montevideo Cruise Port Often overlooked by visitors to South America, the Uruguayan capital is an interesting mix of old and new. It may not have the glitz of Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro, but Montevideo offers a variety of plazas, beaches, historical monuments and shopping opportunities.How to
MAPI (Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena)
MAPI (Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena) Located in Montevideo’s Old Town, this Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art Museum features two permanent exhibition halls and one larger hall for rotating programs. The first permanent hall focuses on Uruguay Art and Archeology, showcasing artifacts from t
Mansa Beach (Playa Mansa)
Mansa Beach (Playa Mansa) Mansa Beach, or Playa Mansa, is a popular spot on Uruguay’s Atlantic coast in the southeastern part of the country. Although the area sees a very residential population, the influx of summer tourists definitely keeps the beach booming, where there are two types of coastli
La Barra
La Barra A small fishing town about six miles north of the Punta del Este peninsula, La Barra has been converted into a tourist area with colorful houses, flea markets and antique shops. Despite its popularity with the younger crowd in search of nightlife, La Barra attracts a number of wealthy vis
Gorlero Avenue
Gorlero Avenue Gorlero Avenue, or Avenida Gorlero, is the main street in the Punta del Este region of Uruguay. It was named after the first mayor of Maldonado, Juan Gorlero, and is the only street in the area that got its name from a person. All other streets are referenced by street number, while
Gateway of the Citadel (Puerta de la Ciudadela)
Gateway of the Citadel (Puerta de la Ciudadela) Although Montevideo was once a fortified city with majestic walls and a grand stone entrance, the colonial citadel was demolished in 1829. All that remains today is the stone gate, called the Gateway of the Citadel.The fortifications serve as a key e
Fundación Pablo Atchugarry
Fundación Pablo Atchugarry Fundación Pablo Atchugarry, a nonprofit started in 2007, is a must-see attraction of the arts in Punta del Este. With an exhibition building, an auditorium, an open-air stage, a space for art classes and a collection of Atchugarry’s permanent works, the site is an art lo
