Top Things to do in Maldonado Department
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Maldonado Department, Maldonado Department
Discover the best top things to do in Maldonado Department, Uruguay including Cerro San Antonio, Museo Del Mar, Ralli Museum Punta del Este, Playa Mansa, Puerto de Punta del Este, Puente De La Barra, Isla Gorriti, Puente Leonel Viera, Fundacion Pablo Atchugarry, Arboretum Lussich.
Restaurants in Maldonado Department
1. Cerro San Antonio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,282 reviews
Ascend this hill on foot or cable car for a great view and an up-close look at the terracotta statue of San Antonio at the top.
Reviewed By FiloFilmz
the perfect place to see all of Piriapolis, as well as the port below, from the top of an easy to access hill. check it out !
2. Museo Del Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,057 reviews
4 Museos in 1 ! MUSEUM OF THE SEA, HISTORY OF BEACH RESORTS, MUSEUM COLLECTIBLES, INSECTARIUM Over 5000 specimens you never imagined you would see. History of Punta del Este, hundreds of photos. Pirates and buccaneers room. Collectibles: vintage articles. All this in a permanent exhibition in the year.
Reviewed By MarinaLussich - London, United Kingdom
This is a gem which we only discovered this year. My boys were flabbergasted at the array of whale and other sea creatures’ skeletons on display. There are many other elements such as vintage tin cans and the history of traditional Uruguayan sea resorts including Punta of course and Piriapolis. The insectarium across the road is also very compete and worth the visit. Only barrier is they don’t accept credit cards (unthinkable in this day and age) but accept US dollars and euros.
3. Ralli Museum Punta del Este
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 787 reviews
The Ralli Museums is focused on drawing attention to the works of living Latin-American Artists. Additionally, it exhibits works by European 15th through 18th. Century artists, post-impressionism collections as well as paintings and sculptures representing other artistic trends. As a non-profit, private institution we do not accept donations or subsidies fromo either public or private sources. Nor do we engage in any kind of commercial activity; consequently, no dining facilities or museums shops are available in our premises. We hope you will enjoy this proposal as muchs as we have enjoyed preparing it for you.
Reviewed By GordonW318 - Gloucester, United Kingdom
This museum is a must visit place when in Punta Del Este. It has free entry and is full of bronzes in the gardens through which one can walk. There are also two floors indoors which has a collection of paintings and sculpture by some of Latin America's most talented artists complemented by works by Dali, Chagall and others. Of particular interest are the many caricature paintings of past and current day events. The Ralli Museum is set in a beautiful building itself. This is one of the best museums I have visited offering something totally different from what one would expect.
4. Playa Mansa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,156 reviews
Reviewed By FiloFilmz
This very nice beach is a favorite for beach-goers as well as for beach fishing. Since it's the Mansa (river) side of the PdE peninsula, it tends to have smaller waves.
5. Puerto de Punta del Este
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,088 reviews
Reviewed By victoriapU836HE
Beautiful day and view of the port. From fishing boats to fine yachts, it is a nice stroll. Clean and safe for visitors. Enjoy the fresh fish market and watch the vendor clean and sell fish.
6. Puente De La Barra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By FiloFilmz
This landmark bridge was originally just two lanes, but a second span was added to improve traffic flow. Kids love it !
7. Isla Gorriti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By gmuy - Montevideo, Uruguay
The ticket on Jan 2020 is Uruguayan Pesos 350 (about 9.5 USD). We brought food, beverages for a picnic on the beach under the shade of a tree. The views from the island are very nice. There are lots of trees and some trails between them which are nice too. We went to two beaches and finally chose the one protected from the wind. There is a British cemetery and a few very old cannon batteries built by the Spanish to defend the bay.
8. Puente Leonel Viera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 869 reviews
Reviewed By shirleyh151
Better known as punte de la barra is an exciting experience if you go over it fast. Unique in its design sets a mark to the entry to La Barra . A great place to find something to eat and greta restaurants . Also a lovely beach during the day,Can be windy but enjoyable.
9. Fundacion Pablo Atchugarry
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4.5 based on 538 reviews
Beautiful park with sculptures by the uruguayan artist Pablo atchugarry and other international artists. It also has a building with rotative exhibitions and two stages where free events are held.
Reviewed By carolmL5814HA - Almancil, Portugal
We spent several days in the area of Jose Ignacio and Punta Del Este and on the last day of our holiday our guide brought us to Fundacion Pablo Atchugarry where we had the good fortune to meet the great man himself! Although hard at work with his team in his atelier, he took time to talk to us about his work and show us around. His marble sculptures are beautiful and a joy to behold. Make sure to see his Pietà located in the little chapel. Works of many other artists are on display in the sculpture garden and there is also an art gallery on the site. The addition of a cafe would greatly add to the enjoyment of the visit as this is a place where one wishes to linger. When visiting Uruguay this is a ‘must see’ place if you have any interest in art.
10. Arboretum Lussich
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By 365traceyw - Chesterton, United Kingdom
Lots of trails to walk as long or short as you feel. Great views, beautiful trees and several good viewpoints.
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