Internationally famous as the first seaside resort in America , it is undoubtedly the star among the many options provided by Uruguay , with its oceanic and river beaches. The most famous ones are Portezuelo - beside the Ballena mountain range -, the strip of land going from Pinares to Las Delicias and the famous mansas or gentle, such as El Grillo and La Pastora. Finally, the beaches in La Barra, with its famous double undulating bridge, and the Manantiales beaches. All of them are beautiful, some inhabited, others deserted, each one displaying a particular charm. Punta del Este has a unique blend of architecture, sea and forest. The greatest attraction of this city - true meeting point of the international jet-set - is the wide menu of choices the visitors may enjoy here, beginning with the Gorlero Avenue, where the most famous international brands and stores display their glamour, thus turning it into a remarkable shopping district. Regarding the hotel industry, the possibilities range from simple and economical accommodations to the super deluxe category, comparable with the best destinations in the world. As regards its cuisine, there are countless restaurants with a wide variety of national and international dishes, suiting every budget but always keeping a general standard of quality and good taste. Water sport lovers will find many areas along the coastline where to practice surfing, windsurfing, yachting, and of course, great fishing (corvine, brotolas, sharks, atherines among other species).

Polo, golf, tennis and rugby are also popular in this area. Its pubs, nightclubs, antique stores and shopping centers are also part of the multiplicity of attractions offered by this exquisite city.