Tips & Tricks
Punta del Este – this beach town east of Montevideo is often compared to Miami Beach, because of its skyline of luxury condo buildings (often facing the beach), trendy nightspots, and frequent gatherings of the Southern Cone’s rich and famous. Nowadays, it’s so popular a beach resort that more than 100,000 Argentines alone flock to […]
The Conrad Resort & Casino (Rambla Claudio Williman, Punta del Este) – this 3.400 m2 casino with 75 tables consists of baccarat, poker, and blackjack, along with 500 slot machines. It’s perhaps the most popular casino anywhere in Uruguay (even holding live entertainment events during the Summer months).
The Rambla (Punta del Este) – this is a pedestrian walkway that surrounds the entirety of Punta del Este. Rambla Artigas is the main coastal road that leads past residential neighborhoods and pristine stretches of beach.
Uruguay Carnival (Montevideo) – in late January and February, the capital holds its annual celebration of carnival festivities (unlike other countries, this carnival last 40 days). Parades of women dressed in colorful costumes dance to the sound of pulsating drumbeats; while the Murgas (a street theater group) stage productions of political satire. During parades often […]
Victoria Plaza Casino (Radisson Hotel, Plaza Independencia 759, Montevideo) – this is perhaps the best casino in Uruguay, which offers patrons baccarat, blackjack, bingo, roulette, and slot machines.
Isla Gorriti (Punta del Este) – this pine-covered island (which was once a prison), is located just 2 km. off the shores of Punta del Este. It is worth taking a picnic and settling in the peace and quiet at one of the tables dotted around. There’s also a beach on site.