Why go
- Uruguayan seaside resort city.
- Served by Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP).
History
Punta del Este is a seaside city and peninsula on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. Starting as a small town, Punta del Este grew to become a resort for the Latin and North American jet set and tourists. The city has been called "The Hamptons of South America", as well as "The Monaco of the South", "The Miami Beach of South America", "The Pearl of the Atlantic", and "The St. Tropez of South America". Many famous people have visited, resided, or acquired vacation properties in Punta del Este and its surroundings.
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Abierto solo en temporada Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Ofrecemos desayunos, brunchs, ensaladas, sándwiches, deli burgers y muchas más opciones de nuestra cocina. También deliciosos postres y para… · cafedelahuerta.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Burger, Breakfast, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Mo 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · Emilio Inzaurraga (Calle 31), Punta del Este
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-23:00 · 718 Capitán Miranda (Calle 7), 20100
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: step-free access · Gorlero, Punta del Este
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00 · sabores-de-mama-cafeteria.negocio.site
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-16:00, 20:00-23:30 · tartanna.com
Regional, Pizza, Celiaca, Burger, Beer, Cocktails, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 21:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Avenida a la…
Cafeteria, Cafe, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr 15:00-19:30; Sa,Su 08:00-12:30,15:30-19:30 Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · El Trinquete (Calle 8), 20100
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Chivito, Fast Food · Chivito fast food
Steak House, Fast Food · Steak House fast food · Arturo Santana
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · 18 de Julio, Maldonado
Fish, Barbecue, Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Fish/Barbecue restaurant
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · Florida, Maldonado
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe · Los Muergos (Calle 27)
Milanesa, Fast Food · Milanesa fast food
Empanada, Fast Food · Empanada fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Food Court · Features: step-free access
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 · El Mesana (Calle 24), 20100 · donutcity.com.uy
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Avenida Orlando Pedragosa Sierra, Punta del Este, 22100
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Avenida Orlando Pedragosa Sierra, Punta Del Este, 20100
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access
Cafe · cafe · San Francisco, Punta Del Este · teaforthree.net
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 20:00-01:00 · Florida
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-00:00
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Avenida Francia
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Food Court · food court · El Madroño, Punta Ballena
Burger, Sandwich, Quesadilla, Fast Food · Burger/Sandwich fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:30 · Mar de Liguria, Maldonado, 20003 · instagram.com
Pizza, Regional, Coffee Shop, Burger, International, Carnes, Minutas, Restaurant · Pizza/Regional restaurant · Avenida José Joaquín de Viana, Maldonado, 20000
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · El Estrecho (Calle 17)
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 841 Gorlero, Punta del Este, 20100 · instagram.com
114 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP) 18 km to the centre
Punta del Este, MA, UY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aerolineas Argentinas, BQB Lineas Aereas, TRIP Linhas A) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Buenos Aires, Rosario (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Buenos Aires*
- BQB Lineas Aereas 5Q (ATR 72) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
- TRIP Linhas A 8R (Saab 340) · 1 route: Rosario
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Where to stay
Fermentario y, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · solerios.com
333J+J7F, Rbla. Lorenzo Batlle Pacheco, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · puntagrand.com
Av. Francisco Salazar 34, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · ambarpuntadeleste.com
Av. Pedragosa sierra, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · awahotel.com
Parada 4 Playa Mansa, Rb. Dr. Claudio Williman, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · enjoypuntadeleste.uy
Budapest y Villa Princesa, Blvr. Gral. Jose Gervasio Artigas Parada 7, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · jeanclevers.com
Av. Pedragosa sierra, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotel2122.com
Av. Río Branco esq, Av. Francia Parada 9, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelbarradas.com.uy
Ave.Rosevelt Parada 7, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · donhotel.com.uy
Valparaiso Viña del Mar y, 20100 Punta del Este, Uruguay · lacapilla.com.uy
2 de Febrero, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelatlanticopuntadeleste.com
Baupres 18, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelcastilla.com.uy
Calle 28, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelseaview.uy
Parada, Rb. Dr. Claudio Williman 3, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelsunsetbeach.uy
3345+39G, Calle La Foret entre Pascual Gattas y Pirineos, 20000 Punta del Este, Uruguay · laforet.com.uy
N° 580, Los Muergos, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelflorinda.com
Av. Mar del Plata, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · m.facebook.com
El Mesana, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelmilanopunta.com
Los Muergos, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · 20hotel.com.uy
El Remanso 20, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · hotelaquauy.com
Av. Pedragosa sierra y, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · parkhotel.com.uy
31 - Inzaurraga 620, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · sheltonpunta.com
La Salina 717, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
Indoor
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PDP has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Buenos Aires, Rosario). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Punta del Este, Uruguay. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.