In 1755, Spanish authorities founded Maldonado, 30km west of Piriapolis at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, as an outpost to provision ships. Downtown retains colonial airs, but the town has sprawled because of tourist development in the area. It remains an economical alternative to Punta del Este (5km to the southeast, but strictly speaking also part of Maldonado) for food and accommodations. Sportfishing, surfing, windsurfing, diving and other water sports are all possible in the area.
Hotels
Casapueblo Club Hotel - Punta Ballena, Punta del Este - Maldonado - Uruguay
Phone: 42-78485
Camping San Rafeal Hotel Celta Hotel Colonial Residencial La Reja
Places to Visit
Plaza de La Torre del Vigia Museo San Fernando Museo Mazzoni Museo Didactio Artiguista
In 1755, Spanish authorities founded Maldonado, 30km west of Piriapolis at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, as an outpost to provision ships. Downtown retains colonial airs, but the town has sprawled because of tourist development in the area. It remains an economical alternative to Punta del Este (5km to the southeast, but strictly speaking also part of Maldonado) for food and accommodations. Sportfishing, surfing, windsurfing, diving and other water sports are all possible in the area.
Casapueblo Club Hotel - Punta Ballena, Punta del Este - Maldonado - Uruguay
Phone: 42-78485
