La Barra, de la ruta al mar

Poet Pablo Neruda wrote a piece about the bridge that crosses the Maldonado River, when he visited Punta del Este as a guest of President Eduardo Victor Haedo. The bridge is a stroke of genius of Lionel Viera, who never finished his engineering...

The Maldonado River is born in the Sierra Carapé, and has several minor tributaries. It forms islands on its way, Cahuet Island to the north and close to the mouth, Fisherman’s Island. Concerning the islands, there are legends of a hidden treasure,...

The beaches at La Barra are small, compared to their giant sisters that lie to the East. They are particularly quiet beaches, as there are no seaside restaurants or music. Many private residences have direct access to the beach. The sea in this...