What to do and see in Punta Ballena, Uruguay: The Best Places and Tips

March 30, 2018 Phylicia Berquist

Punta Ballena is a small peninsula (punta) and a resort (balneario), as well as an important tourist attraction on the coast of Río de la Plata in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. It comprises an approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long stripe of beaches and landforms and extends on both sides of Route 10.
Restaurants in Punta Ballena

1. Mirador Punta Ballena

Excellent
65%
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28%
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5%
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4.5 based on 808 reviews

Mirador Punta Ballena

Reviewed By DDCArgentina - Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina

The views from here are amazing and if you manage to go by when the artisans are out, the shopping is fun too. And on the weekends you'll find amazing parapenting/hangliders to color the skies and make use of the quite strong winds that blow through.

2. Playa Solanas

Ruta Interbalnearia Km 118, Punta Ballena, Maldonado 20003, Uruguay
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 157 reviews

Playa Solanas

Reviewed By Marinamila - Madrid, Spain

Best option in Punta del Este. Close to the airport. New Year Eve with Impressive Fires. White Sand. Plenty of little restaurants for night dinner. Magnificent view to Punta Ballena. Serenity at nights (good sleep). Horses to walk under moon light. And Starry indigo night to walk on the beach. Highly Recommended

3. Playa Punta Ballena

Ruta Interbalnearia Km 118, Punta Ballena, Maldonado 20003, Uruguay +598 4257 8611
Excellent
62%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Playa Punta Ballena

Reviewed By Tg D - San Diego, California

Was the best Lunch we had in Uruguay. By far, a drive to Punta Ballena won't disapoint. The view is spectacular but stay for lunch at the even more stupendous Casa Pueblo. Up the cliff lives the not to be missed Club Hotel Casa Pueblo A mere three hundred pesos each, sent us -9 floors below the street gate into the cliff, only to explore the breath taking Las Terrazas and feast an enjoyable and incredible meal. A must do.

Mar Mediterraneo, Punta Ballena, Maldonado 20003, Uruguay +598 4257 8611
Excellent
66%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Casapueblo

Reviewed By Juliana M - Brasilia, DF

Casapueblo is the old summer house of Uruguayan plastic artist and architect Carlos Páez Vilaró, currently a house-sculpture that includes a museum, an art gallery and a hotel called Hotel Casapueblo or Club Hotel Casapueblo. It is located in Punta Ballena, near Punta del Este, Uruguay. The house designed by the architect himself is similar in style to the houses on the Mediterranean coast of Santorini.

5. Punta Ballena Market

Av. del Parador Viejo y calle Brisas del mar | Escenario Parque Club de Jazz y Restaurante Medio y Medio, Punta Ballena, Maldonado 20003, Uruguay +598 94 409 562
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5 based on 4 reviews

Punta Ballena Market

Punta Ballena Market is a Farmers Market working in a synergy with "Medio y Medio" Jazz Club and Restaurant to bring local and regional produce from the producers themselves directly to customers. Open Saturdays and Sundays, you can find foodstuffs, souvenirs, beverages, clothing, decoration and much more!! Come visit us from 4 to 8 PM

Reviewed By Rosana M

Muy lindo paseo, mercado de productos locales desde comida, vegetales, ropa, artesanías, café y música.

6. The Wine Experience

Camino a la Ballena, Punta Ballena, Maldonado 20003, Uruguay
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
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5 based on 4 reviews

The Wine Experience

The Wine Experience will be offering All Inclusive Daily Wine Tours in Punta Ballena that includes Transportation, Gourmet Three Course Lunch, Visit to 2 Wineries, Tastings of 8 wines, Opportunity to meet the Owner & Winemaker, Visit to the Vineyards & Bodegas, and an Unforgettable First Class Adventure ! Please click on the website for further details. Start Your Dream Journey Now.

Reviewed By Colors68 - Germany

It was a great tour, we went to the winery to see the grapes growing this time of the year, while tasting different wines and home made bread and cheese. Then we went to this spectacular place Hacienda VIK in San Ignacio to learn more about wines, relax and enjoy the sunset. Very beautiful, interesting and romantic tour.

7. MAREAS Escuela de Buceo

Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Uruguay +598 91 718 872
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
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4 based on 4 reviews

MAREAS Escuela de Buceo

PADI Scuba Dive Courses in Punta del Este We are a local Diving School located in Punta Ballena a few minutes from Punta del Este. We offer all levels of PADI Certification Dive Courses as well as dive tours and rentals.

Reviewed By Pablo T

We had a great experience, the place is beautiful, visibility not so good but the guys are great!! Thanks

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