
Full day José Ignacio
Location: 40 km. Northeast of Punta del Este.
Tour of La Barra, Manantiales, El Chorro, Balneario Buenos Aires, Punta Piedras
until we reach a peaceful oasis on the Atlantic Ocean known as José Ignacio.
Main attractions: Montoya and Bikini Beach, Terraza de Manantiales and José
Ignacio where fishermen and the rich and famous coexist in a wild and
unforgettable landscape. We will also visit the lighthouse, the square, the
amphitheater, the Parish “Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción”, the walk
of artisans, José Ignacio and Garzón lagoons, and we will have free time for
lunch (not included). On the return we will visit the MUSEUM OF THE SEA (ticket
not included) which is maybe one of the largest collections exhibited in the
world with more than 5,000 specimen one has never seen before, local and world
marine fauna, marine snails, corals, sea horses, sea urchins, starfish, crabs,
whale skeletons, turtle shells, shark jaws and many more.
See old photographs of the beach resorts. Learn about the history of Punta del
Este and its celebrities.
Duration: 5 hours in which we will discover incredible secrets of the sea and
its inhabitants, as well as enjoy the peace of José Ignacio and be dazzled by
the contrast between the rich and famous of the International Jet Set and the
local fishermen.
Tours : Minimum 6 passengers