" UNMATCHED PUNTA DEL ESTE " Top 5 Page for this destination Punta del Este by Frisbeeace

Punta del Este Travel Guide: 110 reviews and 201 photos

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!

A peninsula dividing the atlantic sea in two sides: the "brava" (brave) and the "mansa" (the quiet one). Miles of wide sandy beaches. Lush pine forests. Beautiful mansions, residences and condos on the beach. The most gorgeous girls in the world (no kidding). Party all night. Great restaurants and hotels. Money. Luxury cars and yachts. Celebrities and glamour. However, PDE is not as stuffy and unreachable like other similar places are in Europe. PDE is still also relaxed and bohemian. So, by al means, this is the "coolest" summer vacation spot in the southern hemisphere.

Punta del Este is crowded in January and a bit less in February. The peak season lasts only two months. Most of the wealthy tourists who can afford to vacation here are Argentinians and the rest are locals and Brazilians (yes, some of them prefer to vacation here instead of staying at their famous beaches).

It all starts with a ferry trip from Buenos Aires to either Colonia or Montevideo and then a short drive to this paradise on the east.

All beaches are public and directly accesible. The "brava" side is widely preferred by younger people over the "mansa".

The nicest areas are "Rincon del Indio", "La Barra" and "Jose Ignacio". Check my tips for details.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Unspoiled and fun
Cons:Brief high season
In a nutshell:The perfert retreat for you, northern hemisphere's inhabitant

Last visit to Punta del Este: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Sep 29, 2006
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Reviews (19)

Brava beach at Jose Ignacio - Punta del Este

Beaches - Jose Ignacio is my pick Things to Do (12)

The best beach in my opinion is the Brava in Jose Ignacio, located about 35 kms east of PDE and a short drive from La... more travel advice

Don't miss Jose Ignacio!!! Off The Beaten Path (1)

In the old days, José Ignacio was a fishing village but it started growing as many tourist began visiting the place to... more travel advice

La Barra Things to Do (12)

La Barra is a picturesque area, located 15 kms. from PDE, with a more charming and sophisticated atmosphere. This is the... more travel advice

The Ondulating Bridge to La Barra Things to Do (12)

This bridge, which has a unique ondulating construction and is a landmark in Punta del Este, crosses over the Maldonado... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 16, 2003

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One day in PDE from my window

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Comments (5)

Sininen May 16, 2006 at 9:35 PM Report Abuse

Hola Sebastian! Una pagina muy buena de Punta del Este. Espero que puede viajar a Uruguay en proximo año. Feliz cumpleaños desde Finlandia!
ilanagateno Mar 23, 2006 at 4:02 PM Report Abuse

Hotel L' Auberge is one of the most beautiful hotels in Uruguay and I just would like to add that the right web page is www.laubergehotel.com Best regards, Ilana
ets Jan 31, 2006 at 8:41 AM Report Abuse

Hi Sebastian. Great PDE tips! Can't decide whether to golf there or Stockholm next, but the "cute PDE chicas" you mentioned twice may sway me to go to PDE (smile). el-viejo, Manny
karina888 Dec 16, 2004 at 2:33 PM Report Abuse

Deseando ir a Punta Del Este! Iba ir el mes pasado pero no pude ir...Las fotos son maravillosas!
andal13 Oct 26, 2003 at 9:22 AM Report Abuse

Coincido contigo... Punta del Este es el mejor balneario del Sur.. sólo que yo lo prefiero de marzo a noviembre!!!