La Barra, de la ruta al mar

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,...

Since the early nineties, La Barra's centre has became one of the hottest spots of Punta del Este's nightlife. Originally, La Barra grew due to the influx of people who chose the area because of its peace and quiet. Nowadays, it has become a...

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...