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Uruguay's premiere beach resort offers beach, bay, and ocean activities for all, plus excellent tourism facilities.
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Punta del Este, Uruguay is called the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, its upscale and exclusive resort tradition, and the wealth of its summer visitors. Expensive by local standards, Punta del Este is attractively priced compared to European and US resorts.
What to Do and See in Punta del Este, Uruguay
Punta del Este, Uruguay is called the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, its upscale and exclusive resort tradition, famed nighltife, and the wealth of its summer visitors. Expensive by local standards, Punta del Este is attractively priced compared to European and US resorts. In the off-season, Punta del Este is more relaxed and resembles any resting seaside resort. Many of the restaurants and shops close, but the beautiful beaches are still there.
Backpacker de La Barra - Punta del Este, Uruguay
"If you're looking forward to spend unforgettable holidays in Punta del Este at a very reasonable price, Backpacker de La Barra is your best choice. As in the world's most important cities, Backpacker de La Barra is a hostel strategically located at La Barra de Maldonado, the center of all youth activities in Punta del Este."
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Punta del Este Hotels
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Punta del Este on Encyclopedia.com
Located on a narrow peninsula surrounded by excellent beaches, Punta del Este is one of the largest and most fashionable seaside resorts of South America; fishing is also important to the local economy.
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Punta del Este
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Punta del Este
Hoy en día esta cuidad costera, conocida como la St. Tropez de América del Sur, atrae cerca de 300,000 visitantes al año. Este es el sitio de hoteles más completo del Uruguay.
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Photos of beaches, casino, skyline, and harbor from D. Donne Bryant.
Punta del Este, Uruguay 
Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger include city and harbor views, the Dedos and a Candombe Show.
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Visit Punta del Este from Visit-Uruguay
"At the beginning of the 19th century, Punta del Este was a vast semi-deserted region only visited by sailors and fishermen. Today this coastal town, commonly referred to as the St Tropez of South America, attracts close to 300,000 visitors each year."
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