Punta Del Este Uruguay

"Renowned for its international conferences and film festivals, Punta del Este is one of the finest beach resorts in South America. Many wealthy Uruguayans, Argentines and Brazilians have built spectacular mansions along the magnificent coastline. Celebrities and jet-setters from across the globe frequent Punta del Este for the beaches, fresh air and nightlife. For many of Montevideos residents this fashionable resort provides a popular weekend getaway.
With a skyline of alternating high-rise towers and million-dollar mansions, Punta del Este is host to a sophisticated culture and a swinging social scene.

During the day locals and visitors hit the beaches of the peninsula that provide a perfect setting for a variety of watersports. The land side, with its sand dunes, large forests of pines, eucalyptus and mimosa, makes a fitting contrast. A marina full of sleek yachts, excellent restaurants, chic boutiques, art galleries, a renowned museum, casinos and three golf courses add to a Riviera-like atmosphere.

Punta Del Este Uruguay News

Taking the Waters in Uruguay’s Gaucho Corner (New York Times)
At Guaviyú, the regional government maintains reasonable prices at the hot springs.

Travel Guides (New York Times)
Despite its jet-set reputation, Punta has other charms, like surprisingly nice people, blond beaches and flawless architectural vistas.

Gay Destinations On The Rise (RainbowNetwork.com)
Amazing as it may sound today, famously gay popular places like Austin, Mykonos, Rehoboth, and Prague haven't always had much of a following with the GLBT community.

Uruguay finds gas deposit offshore (Financial Times)
Uruguay has discovered a promising offshore gas deposit that has the potential to turn its small agricultural- and services-orientated economy into that of a net gas exporter in an increasingly gas-starved region, according to Daniel Martínez, the country’s ind ustry and energy minister.

Official: MTOP to invest millions of dollars in dam rehabilitation - Uruguay (Business News Americas)
Uruguay's transport and public works ministry ( MTOP ) expects to invest millions of dollars to repair Maldonado department's Laguna del Sauce dam and prevent a major disaster, a ministry official told BNamericas.

Key South American deposits found (Fairplay)
TWO OFFSHORE discoveries in South America could have a wide impact on export shipping from Uruguay and Brazil.

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