During high season, glamorous Punta del Este (or Punta, as
most call it after a couple of days) is filled with rich South
Americans, mainly Argentinians, looking for sun and fun. It's
a narrow spit of land jutting into the Atlantic, surrounded by
beaches. Around its edge is the oceanfront promenade, the Rambla
General Artigas, which is lined with cafes, bars and seafood
restaurants. You can spend the day at the beach enjoying one
of many water sports (yachting, swimming, surfing, deep-sea fishing
and waterskiing). Then relax in the afternoon with a traditional
British high tea (tea and scones) at one of the tea rooms in
town. The wonderfully surreal Casa Pueblo is a good place for
a break from the sun: The Moorish-style fortress, once the home
of painter Carlos Paez Vilaro, is now an art gallery and hotel.
Punta also has great golf courses, tennis courts and a vibrant
night life (discos and casinos). Hostels in Punta del Este |
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