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Punta del Este

Glamorous Atlantic beach resort

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Playa Brava & La Mano · Beach

Surf beach famous for 'Los Dedos', the giant sculpted fingers rising from the sand. Best: Dec–Feb

Casapueblo · Landmark

Whitewashed cliff-top villa and museum by artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, glowing at sunset. Best: Oct–Apr

Isla de Lobos · Nature reserve

Offshore island sheltering one of South America's largest sea-lion colonies. Best: Dec–Mar

José Ignacio · Beach village

Chic, low-key beach village of lighthouses, dunes and celebrated seaside restaurants. Best: Dec–Feb

Faro de Punta del Este · Viewpoint

Historic lighthouse on peninsula with panoramic coastal views. Best: Nov–Apr

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