A new casino, more luxurious restaurants and hotels, never ending sports acitivities, plenty of natural attractions, shops, nightclubs and a temperate climate beckon to international travelers.
For decades Punta del Este was an exclusive resort for wealthy South Americans. The city and resort appeal has attracted multiple governments to hold summit meetings there.
Punta del Este offers a relaxed life style. It is geared to vactioners who get a late morning start.
The eastern spit of land separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Rio del la Plata was once known to sailors and fishermen as Cabo Santa María. Today, called Punta del Este this area is known worldwide as a top tourist destination.
