Punta del Este is a resort town on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of south-eastern Uruguay. It is considered the most important and exclusive resort of South America, apart from being one of the most famous cities, where so many famous people from the International jet set visit it.
Summer resort, natural and sophisticated, Punta del Este has scenic coasts and beaches. There are two types of coastlines: Brava and Mansa. This shows the end of the 'Río de la Plata' (River of Silver) on one side and the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean, on the other side. The split between wave types is around the 'Monumento al Ahogado', which the sculptor designed to warn swimmers that the rough waves could cause them to drown.
Another place you can visit in Punta del Este is the Sea Wolf Island, which measures 41 hectares of rocky surface and it’s also the biggest colony of sea wolf in South America, in front of the oceanic beaches of Punta Del Este. However, you can see some of them near the port, when the fishermen arrive to the port after a day of work, you can see sea wolfs sunbathing and waiting to be given some fish to eat.
Within 40 kilometres of Punta del Este, there is a paradisiacal and privileged corner of the Atlantic Uruguayan coast: the resort of José Ignacio. José Ignacio owes its name to a local villager who lived in the area in the times of the Spanish conquest. Probably, it was my favourite place in Uruguay, where tranquillity and peace are interrupted only by the wind. There, we admired a wonderful sunset, uniquely scenic, natural and charming place.
Summer resort, natural and sophisticated, Punta del Este has scenic coasts and beaches. There are two types of coastlines: Brava and Mansa. This shows the end of the 'Río de la Plata' (River of Silver) on one side and the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean, on the other side. The split between wave types is around the 'Monumento al Ahogado', which the sculptor designed to warn swimmers that the rough waves could cause them to drown.
Another place you can visit in Punta del Este is the Sea Wolf Island, which measures 41 hectares of rocky surface and it’s also the biggest colony of sea wolf in South America, in front of the oceanic beaches of Punta Del Este. However, you can see some of them near the port, when the fishermen arrive to the port after a day of work, you can see sea wolfs sunbathing and waiting to be given some fish to eat.
Within 40 kilometres of Punta del Este, there is a paradisiacal and privileged corner of the Atlantic Uruguayan coast: the resort of José Ignacio. José Ignacio owes its name to a local villager who lived in the area in the times of the Spanish conquest. Probably, it was my favourite place in Uruguay, where tranquillity and peace are interrupted only by the wind. There, we admired a wonderful sunset, uniquely scenic, natural and charming place.
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Beautiful photos!
~Anne
Lovely pics...
wow. cool!
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Wow, amazing pictures,and I like your outfit, beautiful scarf and sweater :)
P.s. thank you for your lovely comment dear :*
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This post has bought back some great memories of my visit there in 2001!
fantastic locations and those seals are sooo cute!!
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natalie
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wow! love the big hand at the beach !! :D I should go to Uruguay.. it has to be for sure a paradise! thanks for sharing
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Wow! amazing photos, I would like to go there someday, maybe.. who knows hehhe. yes, is a very beautiful place, you're so lucky for having been there, and thanks for sharing the photos!
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Great pics and especially the hand in the sand:)
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