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General description Founded as a fishermen village in 1907, Punta del Este has become an internationally summer resort, a favorite getaway for Argentineans, Brazilians, Paraguayans, Europeans and North Americans. White-sand beaches, world-class hotels and restaurants, nightlife, and a variety of outdoor activities give Punta del Este (nicknamed Punta) a solid reputation as the playground of the “rich and famous.” Spend the day in the water, in the afternoon try local cuisine in one of the local or trendy restaurants, in the evening join the nightlife revelry. Entertainment is non-stop, big crowds congregated also in La Barra, a nearby town, and for a more relaxed beach-side atmosphere amble over to to José Ignacio. Follow the crowd or find privacy in one of the endless beaches, Punta invites non-stop activity or relaxation during the summer season. With the high season over, the city quiets for the rest of the year. Nonetheless, Punta del Este remains an active town with a modern infrastructure. Hotels and restaurants are open , and cultural activities continue through the quiet season. A steady flow of tourism supports businesses and over 17,000 residents. Punta del Este city sits on a peninsula protrudes into the junction between the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean. Hooke shaped, the west side (the concave side) is called Playa Mansa. The beaches are protected from the rough tides and winds of the open ocean. The other side is Playa Brava, the Atlantic Coast. Up the Atlantic Coast, three towns form the aggregate Punta community. La Barra, Manantiales, and José Ignacio have become smaller summer resorts, characterized by different lifestyles. Miles-long beaches join all the towns. Punta del Este merges with the nearby city of Maldonado. Over the past century, the changing styles of the resort left an eclectic mix of traditional and modern architecture. Many homes are icons in the city, like Casapueblo and the home of Antonio Lussich.
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Punta peninsula neck
Punta Centro
Punta Peninsula and Puerto
Punta view from Playa Brava
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