What to do and see in Punta del Este, Maldonado Department: The Best Bus Tours

February 8, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Punta del Este is known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay, thanks to its beautiful beaches, upscale resorts and swanky nightclubs. The Vegas-style Conrad Casino adds to the lively entertainment scene. For a break from surf and sand, saddle up with a local gaucho and ride horseback through the wild plains surrounding the city.
Restaurants in Punta del Este

1. Wine Lovers - Punta Wine Experience

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The Wine Experience is the Pioneer of Wine Tours in Uruguay and have been Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years running. This is the most popular tour in Punta del Este and was designed specifically for Wine Lovers that like wineries off the beaten track. You will get introduced to Uruguay's flagship grape, Tannat - which is now known as the healthiest wine in the world. We have chosen a small winery, who besides wine makes artisanal cheeses, bread, cured hams, jams, honey and dulce de leche (caramel) and grappa, which they are famous for. We always keep in mind that you have travelled from afar to experience something special. Together with my small team, our goal is to make it as personable as possible (like hanging out with a new friend). We see ourselves as ambassadors of this beautiful country and see it as a privilege to show you the best of what's around. You came to the right place. We can't wait to meet you and share this experience :)

Inclusions: Visit a Small Boutique Winery off the beaten track, Air-conditioned vehicle, Complete tasting of many wines , Homemade cheeses and bread , Learn about the Tannat grape, Uruguay's flagship grape , Taste new and interesting wines , This is more of a private, intimate, educational experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By FarAway144408

Ryan is a wonderful host! He is super knowledgeable about wine as well as the locations he took me. He's a great conversationalist and did an excellent job with providing an amazing wine tasting experience! So far, I have had two wine tasting experiences with Ryan and am hoping I can do one more before I leave Uruguay. If you like adventure and going a little off the beaten path, Ryan is your guy.

2. Punta del Este - Full day tour from Montevideo

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Beautiful full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay and one of the most recognized in South America. On the way we will visit Piriápolis, in this beach resort we will stop at the promenade facing the iconic Hotel Argentino and we will ascend by vehicle to Cerro San Antonio to appreciate the unparalleled view. The next place to visit will be Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, already in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, such as Beverly Hills, San Rafael, Cantegril, Golf, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, the La Mano monument and finally the center and the peninsula . Free time for lunch and walking, shopping or going to the beach. Departure to Montevideo in the afternoon.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel (in Montevideo) pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission to Casapueblo (the museum)

3. Punta del Este Wine Tour, Bodega Garzon, Private Transfer

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Located over natural teraces and built in the hills, this winery presents a staggered design that uses a gravity system to produce fine wines of the utmost quality. The 19,050 m² building has a capacity of 2.2 million liters and is the first sustainable, LEED certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) winery outside North America. The great wines of the world are produced where the grape varietals find the ideal conditions to express themselves in their most sublime and authentic form. A terroir with privileged characteristics and a wide varietal garden grant the possibility of producing premium wines with a strong sense of place. Guided tour of the facilities of the winery. You will enjoy the magnificent view, learn about our native land and the varieties we grow, visit the winery and learn more about the production processes while tasting our wines Restaurante, Francis Mallmann, ambassador and culinary director.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Tasting, Lunch (optional)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By mildersa_ll2020

Punta del Este is a worldwide recognized tourist destination. The uruguayan city is surrounded by beaches and has a wide hotel capacity, it stands as one of the most chosen tourist destinations in the summer in the southern cone. The peninsula stands out for having two beaches, one of the Rio de la Plata and the other of the Atlantic Sea. The locals are very friendly and there is a wide range of activities, a casino on Gorlero Avenue, a large number of restaurants where you can taste the famous Uruguayan goat. its beaches are beautiful and its people too.

4. Full Day Punta del Este

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Small groups, professional tour guides, flexibility and excellence are outstanding characteristics of our tours.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Ticket to visit the musseum of Casapueblo (optional), The tour guide can suggest a restuarant by the paxs are free to choose

Reviewed By James N

I always love to take a tour when we arrive somewhere new. Of course perfect weather is always prefered, but on this tour on this day it was rainy. However Marcella our guide and driver as we call him Wally made the rainy day sunshine. I can't remember a tour where I laughed and learned so much. There wasn't an empty seat and we were the only 2 english speaking guest and what a blast. Marcella gave us a tour to remember and Wally drove us safely to and from. We highly recommend this tour and cross your fingers you have Marbella and Wally even if it rains ! Thanks Jim & Bruce

5. Multi Day City Tour in Montevideo

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Grupos-pequeños Guías-profesionales Vans-confortables. Itinerarios-flexibles. Calidez-y-cordialidad

Inclusions: Certified Guide

Exclusions: Food and tickets to the musseums (optional)

Reviewed By James N

I always love to take a tour when we arrive somewhere new. Of course perfect weather is always prefered, but on this tour on this day it was rainy. However Marcella our guide and driver as we call him Wally made the rainy day sunshine. I can't remember a tour where I laughed and learned so much. There wasn't an empty seat and we were the only 2 english speaking guest and what a blast. Marcella gave us a tour to remember and Wally drove us safely to and from. We highly recommend this tour and cross your fingers you have Marbella and Wally even if it rains ! Thanks Jim & Bruce

6. Art Lovers - Visit Iconic CasaPueblo

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Club Hotel Casapueblo is located in Punta Ballena, 15km west of Punta del Este. We designed this Sightseeing, Art & Cultural tour specifically for you in mind. You will get to see amazing artwork by multifaceted artist Carlos Paez Viralo. His meeting with Pablo Picasso in France inspired him to try his hand at pottery and, upon his return to Uruguay, he founded the Ceramic Artisans Workshop. In Ecuador, he wove tapestries with the Otavalo Indians. In Tahiti, he produced his collection of wraparound shawls for the native women on the island. In Washington, D.C, in 1960, he painted his “Roots of Peace” mural, then considered to be the longest in the world. He also left his mark in the form of a large mural in Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s leprosy hospital in Lambaréné. In Uruguay, he painted the sails of the “Capitán Miranda” naval training ship, police patrol cars, and the plane used by the national airline. He recorded several musical pieces and produced many films.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By nathanecaldwell

We may have gotten the last Wine Experience event for a while. Ryan Hamilton was able to move our event from a dinner to a lunch event as the hotel it was being held at was closing due to COVID-19! We moved our bus departure from Montevideo up by 3 hours to meet Ryan in Punta del Este. It all worked out even better than dinner would have, as there wouldn't have been a sunset because the clouds moved in while we were enjoying great wines, and wonderful foods, and a great conversation with Ryan. He is a consummate host and sommelier, and we benefited from his extensive experience in the hospitality and wine industries. We truly hope that he is able to offer his Experiences when Uruguay and other countries permit international travel again , because a Ryan Hamilton Wine Experience is well worth the money and not to be missed!

7. Full day Punta del Este tour

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It is done in new units with air conditioning, wifi on board and the best guides to help you throughout the journey. Time for photos at each stop and free time to enjoy the city.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By kiltmaker2

in general, tourist come to this place to mark their arrival at this beautiful city. Besides the landmark, it also offer a great view of the La Plata river, next to the mini skyline.

8. Punta del Este City Sightseeing Tour

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Visit one of southern Uruguay’s most beautiful resort towns, Punta del Este, on this 4-hour guided sightseeing tour! Explore pristine Playa Brava; and walk along the beautiful seaport and see yachts and sailboats. Enjoy free time to stroll down Gorlero Avenue before admiring gorgeous ocean views from famous Casa Pueblo, an astounding Mediterranean-style villa and art gallery created by painter and sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró. This half-day tour is a great way to see Punta del Este's highlights!

Inclusions: Punta del Este city tour, Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Casapueblo entrance fee (USD $7), Cruise port pick up. Not available for people arriving by cruise ship.

Reviewed By evelyn s

This was a four hour tour of the city. Our tour guide was on time but the van was a little late as he went to the wrong port . We rode around the city with our guide pointing out the Old city and the new part of town. In the Old City we went to a park and a historical cathedral. We spent a lot of time in the cathedral which was good for some of the people in our group but a good majority found it too long. A quick drive infront of the Parliament, the residential houses by the beach and then back to the port where she basically gave us instructions on how to go to the Port Market. It is an interesting place as far as eating but not so much for shopping. Shopping was much better in Independence Hill which we found by ourselves.

9. The Best Punta del Este Day Trip from Montevideo

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Visit one of southern Uruguay’s most beautiful resort towns, Punta del Este, on this day trip from Montevideo! Explore the pristine beaches of Brava and Mansa and visit famous Casa Pueblo, an astounding Mediterranean-style villa and art gallery created by painter and sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró. This full-day tour offers a perfect introduction to Punta del Este for the whole family!

Inclusions: Day trip to Punta del Este, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Casa Pueblo Museum (USD $8), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By mildersa_ll2020

Punta del Este is a worldwide recognized tourist destination. The uruguayan city is surrounded by beaches and has a wide hotel capacity, it stands as one of the most chosen tourist destinations in the summer in the southern cone. The peninsula stands out for having two beaches, one of the Rio de la Plata and the other of the Atlantic Sea. The locals are very friendly and there is a wide range of activities, a casino on Gorlero Avenue, a large number of restaurants where you can taste the famous Uruguayan goat. its beaches are beautiful and its people too.

10. Punta del Este Shore Excursion: Private Sightseeing Tour of Punta del Este

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Explore the sophisticated resort town of Punta del Este on this 4-hour private shore excursion. With a private guide, enjoy a scenic drive with stunning views from Punta Ballena before you explore downtown highlights and coastal neighborhoods. You’ll see Punta del Este's yachts and sailboats as you stroll along the lovely seaport of unspoiled Playa Brava. Then enjoy free time walking down Gorlero Avenue to browse the local shops.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Viator's worry-free policy

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By mildersa_ll2020

Punta del Este is a worldwide recognized tourist destination. The uruguayan city is surrounded by beaches and has a wide hotel capacity, it stands as one of the most chosen tourist destinations in the summer in the southern cone. The peninsula stands out for having two beaches, one of the Rio de la Plata and the other of the Atlantic Sea. The locals are very friendly and there is a wide range of activities, a casino on Gorlero Avenue, a large number of restaurants where you can taste the famous Uruguayan goat. its beaches are beautiful and its people too.

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