Punta del Este & East Coast
South America's most glamorous beach destination, stretching from glitzy Punta del Este through bohemian Jose Ignacio to the wild dunes of Rocha.
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Punta del Este
Where the Atlantic meets glamour, art, and endless summer
Jose Ignacio
A fishing village turned barefoot-luxury hideaway
Cabo Polonio
Off-grid dunes, sea lions, and a lighthouse at the edge of the world
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Find the Fingers Rising from the Sand
Stand before La Mano, the giant sculpture of fingers emerging from Brava beach.
Lose Yourself in Casapueblo at Golden Hour
Explore the whitewashed clifftop art museum that looks like a Mediterranean dream.
Feast at the Flames of Francis Mallmann
Dine at the legendary fire-cooking restaurant of South America's most famous chef.
Go Off the Grid in Cabo Polonio
Reach the car-free village where there's no electricity, no roads, and thousands of sea lions.
Savor Fresh Catch at the Port Market
Feast on just-landed seafood at the rustic stalls of Punta del Este's fishing port.
Walk Among Thousands of Sea Lions
Get within meters of the massive fur seal colony that rules Cabo Polonio's rocky shore.
Watch the Lighthouse Paint the Waves
Witness sunset from the rocky headland beneath Jose Ignacio's beloved lighthouse.
Walk the Whale Trail at Isla de Lobos
Boat to the island hosting the largest South American fur seal colony on the continent.
Ride Horses Along the Empty Atlantic Shore
Gallop bareback through the surf on a wild stretch of Uruguayan coastline.
Surf the Swells of Playa Brava
Ride the Atlantic waves on Punta del Este's wilder, east-facing shore.
Stargaze from the Edge of the Continent
Experience the Milky Way in all its glory from a village with no light pollution.
Dance Until Dawn on Rambla Claudio Williman
Experience Punta del Este's legendary summer nightlife along the neon-lit strip.