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The peninsula of Punta del Este is a piece of land that divides the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean.
Gorlero Avenue divides the peninsula in half. It ends on 15th Street, and the land turns towards the east at this point.
Beyond 15th Street high rise construction is not allowed. This means that there is a core of the peninsula with 20 storey buildings, followed by an area of very low houses, some of them very old, dating from the first years of Punta del Este.
The Feria Artesanal (Artisan Fair) was inaugurated on July 22th, 1967. It is a must tour for Punta del Este visitors. There are 200 stands on Plaza Artigas, offering the most varied articles: souvenirs, wool garments, leather articles, and valuable...
The weather station of Punta del Este dates from the first decade of this century. Antonio Mrak, onetime owner of the premises, began observations from his home, carefully recording his conclusions. Ten years later the state took over from him,...
The state has the monopoly of telecommunications in Uruguay, and the company is called ANTEL. There are ANTEL outlets in most urban centers, with DDI and fax. ANTEL also operates a portable phone company called ANCEL.
