Maldonado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Punta Ballena showing art, general coastal views and a statue or sculpture
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Candelaria Church featuring château or palace and heritage architecture
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Piriapolis Beach showing street scenes and a coastal town as well as an individual male

Popular cities in Maldonado

Punta del Este
Punta del Este
Known for Beaches, Ports and Surfing
Beaches, water sports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting have earned this classy resort its title as the St. Tropez of South America.

Reasons to visit

  • Brava Beach
  • Mansa Beach
  • Gorlero Avenue
Piriapolis Beach showing street scenes and a coastal town as well as an individual male
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
Punta Ballena showing heritage architecture, landscape views and general coastal views
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