Maldonado Travel Guide

Uruguay

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A rocky coastline with clear blue water.
A light blue church with a bell tower and a cross on top.
A desert landscape with four large, white, smooth, rounded structures on a sandy surface.
A coastal promenade with a white monument, palm trees, and modern buildings.

Popular cities in Maldonado

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Punta del Este
Known for Beaches, Ports and Surfing
Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.

Reasons to visit

  • Mansa Beach
  • Brava Beach
  • Puerto de Punta del Este
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A coastal promenade with a white monument, palm trees, and modern buildings.
Piriapolis
Known for Nature, Natural parks and Adventure
Eclectic architecture, watersports, a family-friendly beach and excursions to one of Uruguay’s tallest peaks await at this traditional coastal town.

Reasons to visit

  • Piriapolis Beach
  • Castle Piria
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A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, rocky beach, and pink flowers.
José Ignacio
Known for Sea, Relaxing and Nature
Come to relaxing José Ignacio and enjoy its oceanfront, parks and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Jose Ignacio Lighthouse
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A coastal scene with a white building, clear blue sea, and a sandy beach.
Punta Ballena
Known for Art, Relaxing and Lakes
Revel in the artistic atmosphere and gaze at serene sunsets in this relaxed little resort town, home to the famous Casapueblo architectural masterpiece.

Reasons to visit

  • Casa Pueblo
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Chihuahua
Known for Beaches
Get away to Chihuahua! Enjoy the beaches and more.
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Maldonado
Known for Gardens, Luxury and Friendly people
Come to upscale Maldonado and enjoy its wineries, gardens and museums.
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A coastal city with a beach, high-rise buildings, and dense residential areas.

Mansa Beach

9.2/10 (245 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mansa Beach during your travels in Punta del Este? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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