It is located in the department of Maldonado, just an hour and a half from the capital of the country. Luxurious summer residences, high apartment buildings facing the sea, huge yachts in the port, luxury hotels and restaurants make it the most glamorous seaside resort in America.

Not for nothing was it chosen as a summer destination by celebrities such as designer Ralph Lauren, soccer player Zinedine Zidane, Metallica singer James Hetfield and Colombian Shakira.

Visitors to the city will find a wide range of recreational activities, including exhibition halls, restaurants, pubs, discos, antique stores, art galleries, cinemas, theaters and a lively nightlife. The seaside city is chosen to host large luxury parties, fashion shows of prestigious brands and a wide range of cultural events such as the International Jazz Festival, the International Film Festival or exhibitions of renowned contemporary artists.

Punta del Este is also a unique natural destination. With more than 20 kilometers of coastline and high mountain ranges overlooking the sea, the resort also offers charming corners and landscapes for those who come in search of absolute tranquility.

The meeting point of its two most famous beaches, Playa Mansa and Playa Brava, is the end of the Río de la Plata and the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean. The resort grew to the west forming Punta Ballena and to the east creating La Barra and José Ignacio.

The diversity of its coastline and its fine white sands make it an ideal destination for sports such as surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, jet-skiing, motor boating, sailing, fishing and yachting. On land, tourists also find privileged scenarios for the practice of other sports such as polo, golf, tennis or rugby. In short, Punta del Este is synonymous with an endless number of alternatives to satisfy the needs of the most demanding and heterogeneous tourist palates.