The 12 Best Things To Do in Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Bike along the coast

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Ruta 10 hugs the coast on either side of Punta del Este, passing through beach towns to the east and west, perfect for exploring on two wheels. While some hostels and hotels will rent bikes directly, it’s also possible to rent from bike companies like Rent a Bike Punta del Este and Specialized Punta del Este for the day. For those who want a cycling competition, the Grand Fondo Movistar holds two races of 50 and 100 kilometers (31 and 62 miles) on a loop course through and around Punta each November.

Walk through Fundación Pablo Atchugarry’s sculpture garden

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A 74-acre sculpture park wraps around the Fundación Pablo Atchugarry, displaying seventy works by Uruguayan and international artists. Walk around the park, then explore the rest of the compound containing exposition rooms, an auditorium, an open-air stage, a restaurant, and a classroom where art classes are held. Created by the contemporary Uruguayan sculpture Pablo Atchugarry, the space also contains his workshop and many of his marble sculptures. Exhibitions by well-known, as well as new artists fill the rooms, and in the summer, the foundation hosts concerts as part of the Music between Art and Nature Festival.