Punta del Este: Uruguay's Poshest Coastal Gem

Image: Deck at the beach in the seaside of Punta del Este (photo via brupsilva / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Image: Deck at the beach in the seaside of Punta del Este (photo via brupsilva / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
by Crystal Cruises Blog
Last updated:: 9:00 AM ET, Fri November 23, 2018

Imagine the Hamptons, Beverly Hills and Monte Carlo came together and landed in South America. This is the glitz and glamour of Punta del Este, Uruguay's upscale playground for elite holidays and aspirational delights.

Crystal Symphony spends two days in this posh coastal town during her January 24, 2019 "Sizzling Samba & Tango" voyage, giving travelers plenty of time to immerse themselves in the thrill of Punta del Este during the day and after dark.

Visit the must-see "La Mano" (The Hand) sculpture on breezy Brava Beach, or book a Crystal Adventure to Seawolves Island and see the largest migratory colony of South American fur seals.

Sample artisan cheeses and olive oils with a visit to Casapueblo, the studio home of artists Carlos Páez Vilaró.

Moby Dick pub is one of the most popular spots for evening drinks, set in the yacht harbor with a vibe that is part speakeasy and part its classic namesake.

Punta's casinos and nightclubs are epicenters of revelry for locals and travelers alike, with the fun typically starting around 2 a.m. Try your hand at baccarat, roulette, blackjack and other games at the Conrad Resort & Casino, or head to the Ocean Club along Brava Beach, one of the best discos in Punta.

For more information on Crystal Cruises and the fun to be had during Crystal Symphony's two-day stay at Punta del Este, visit their blog page here.


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