Punta del Este Travel Guide

Trek Zone
City

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Founded: 1907 (117 years ago)Population: 7.2 thous. (2019)Area: 7.86 mi²Elevation: -3 ft b.s.l.Coordinates: 34°56'53"S, 54°56'35"W
Location

MaldonadoUruguay

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Punta del Este Top Attractions

Punta del Este Attractions - What to See and Explore

Punta del Este offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: The Hand, Museo del Mar, La Barra, Iglesia de la Candelaria. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Punta del Este – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Punta del Este, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Estadio Domingo Burgueño (Maldonado), Cerro Pan de Azúcar, Leonel Viera Bridge.

  • estadio domingo burgueno maldonado2.4 miN
  • cerro pan de azucar20 milesNW
  • leonel viera bridge4.7 miNE
  • salto del penitente minas40 milesN
  • mansa beach~1700 ftNW

Best Time To Visit Punta del Este

Learn when is the best time to travel to Punta del Este weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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January and February are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July, August and September.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and December. Most of it rains in February, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the City

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Punta del Este?

The top attractions to visit in Punta del Este are:

What is the best time to visit Punta del Este?

January and February are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and December. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July, August and September.

Where to next? Visit maldonado Maldonado region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Uruguay.