Full-day guided tour of Punta del Este
ID: GYG812891-1295272
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Get to know Punta del Este, one of the most glamorous seaside resorts in South America, full of spectacular landscapes, fascinating architecture and unique corners of the Uruguayan coast.
Tour of the beaches of Montevideo, the Gold Coast and Punta Ballena with a visit to Casa Pueblo.
We will begin our tour enjoying the beaches of Montevideo and the Gold Coast, a region known for its golden sands and calm waters. We will continue to Punta Ballena, where we will be able to admire the majestic Casa Pueblo, a masterpiece of the renowned Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. This unique construction, which is both house and sculpture, offers a breathtaking view of the ocean and the beaches of Punta del Este.
Afterwards, we will drive to Punta del Este, where we will stroll along the iconic Playa Mansa, with its calm and gentle waters, and Playa Brava, famous for its waves and the sculpture "La Mano", symbol of the resort. Next, we will explore the city's most exclusive neighborhoods, such as El Golf, Cantegril and San Rafael, characterized by their impressive mansions and luxurious summer houses.
The tour will also include the famous undulating bridges, a unique experience when crossing them, before returning along the coast of Playa Brava to the port, where we will enter the Peninsula, the heart of Punta del Este.
At noon, we will have the option to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants, and afterwards you will have free time to explore Gorlero Avenue and the famous 20th Street, where the most exclusive and prestigious stores are located.
Finally, at 4:00 p.m. we will return to Montevideo.
Highlights
- Casapueblo Museum
- Sculpture "La Mano" (The Hand)
- Undulating bridges in La Barra
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The time that passengers will be back at their hotels in Montevideo may vary between 18:00 and 20:00, depending on the time it takes passengers at the stops and also influences the traffic on the way back.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
