Must to visit spots

In the section titled "In Depth", all the areas of interest are listed in detail. In order to provide you with a general idea of what Punta del Este has to offer we shall describe in the following pages the most outstanding points of interest.

Arboreto Lussich This impressive reserve is the fruit of the tireless efforts of pioneer Antonio Lussich, with its more than 350 exotic species and some 70 native ones. There are eucalyptus and pines from all over the world, and is...
Casapueblo Artist Carlos Páez Vilaró built this beautiful atelier-residence around an old tin house called La Pionera. Its architectural style is unique, reminiscent of Mediterranean construction though the artist refers to the...
Feria Artesanal de 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...
Museo Histórico Regional This house dates back to 1782. Its first use was as a jail by the Spaniards, and as the town council in a later. Today, perfectly restored, it houses the Regional Museum, with collections from private sources and museum...
Puerto de Punta del Este From the arrival of Solis (the discoverer of the River Plate) to the Bay of Maldonado on 2 February 1516, the day of the Candelaria Virgin, the port of Punta del Este was constantly fought over. Even before the...
Museo de Arte Americano de Maldonado This very valuable museum is located at the former residence of Enrique Burnett, one of the pioneers of Punta del Este. Artist Jorge Páez Vilaró turned it into a museum for the purpose of housing his important collection...
Catedral The Maldonado Cathedral is a neoclassical building. Construction began in 1801, but was interrupted by the English invasions. Finally Bishop Mariano Soler read the inauguration ceremony on 27 October 1895, naming it San...