Punta del Este

"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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Portal to Punta del Este with tourist services, attractions, hotel reservations, photos, sightseeing, points of interest and pracrical information.

List by Expedia includes description, rates, location, availability and online booking.

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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Fommer's Guide includes an overview, accommodations, dining, getting there, activities and practical facts.

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.

Photos of beaches, casino, skyline, and harbor from D. Donne Bryant.

Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger include city and harbor views, the Dedos and a Candombe Show.

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"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."