South America's Saint-Tropez. Here is when to go, what a day costs on site and what to see, then Okela composes your itinerary hour by hour.

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When to visit Punta del Este

Best months: January, February, March and December.

What to see in Punta del Este

1. Playa Brava & La Mano
   On the ocean side of the peninsula, Playa Brava is a wide curve of fine sand pounded by Atlantic waves, a world away from the calm river coast.
2. Playa Mansa
   Playa Mansa is the calm side of Punta del Este, facing the bay, with gentle water and hardly any surf.
3. Casapueblo (Punta Ballena)
   This white, sculpted house clinging to the cliff at Punta Ballena was created by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, who let it grow in stages like a large inhabited sculpture.
4. Isla Gorriti
   Just a short boat ride from the port of Punta del Este, Isla Gorriti runs at a completely different pace from the peninsula: pale sand, fairly calm water on the bay side, pine trees and car-free paths.
5. Port & lions de mer
   The fishing port of Punta del Este still has a working waterfront feel in the middle of a very polished resort, with colourful boats, sailing yachts and fishermen going about their day.
6. José Ignacio (phare)
   The lighthouse stands at the tip of the fishing village of José Ignacio, facing the Atlantic, and feels like a quiet landmark far from the bustle of Punta del Este.
7. Museo Ralli
   This museum is devoted to contemporary Latin American art, in a quiet setting away from the bustle of the beach resort.
8. La Barra
   This small coastal village east of Punta del Este has kept a relaxed, bohemian feel, far from the bustle of the peninsula.

A sample itinerary for Punta del Este, three days

Composed by Okela from the places in its database, with times. Yours takes your dates, pace and group into account.

Budget

Expect about €167 per person per day on site (accommodation, meals, transport and visits), depending on the comfort you choose. Okela shows the price of every step of your itinerary.

My Punta del Este itinerary, hour by hour

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