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 Paseo de las Americas consists of a group of large sculptures, resulting from an international competition carried out in 1986. There are eight sculptures distributed on the green areas enclosed by the accesses to the peninsula. The most...
The Customs House was one of the first buildings in Punta del Este. Built in 1886, it was designed by architect Jaime Mayol. It consists of a two-storey rectangular construction with an 86-metre facade and a central access. Done in colonial style,...
Founded on 14th February 1924 by Niceto Loizaga, Juan Gorlero and other outstanding residents of Punta del Este, the Punta del Este Yacht Club has been a pioneer of the sports and social activities of the city. There is an annex on the corner of 13th...