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Compact peninsula resort at the tender landing.

Where ships dock

  • Tender port: tenders land in the harbor on the peninsula

Getting to town

La Mano at Playa Brava is 10–15 minutes' walk across the peninsula.

Walk the 4 km peninsula loop; taxis to Casapueblo.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU). Cards accepted widely; US dollars accepted in tourist areas.

Entry: Uruguay: no visa for U.S. citizens for tourist stays (Uruguay Ministry of the Interior, checked Oct 2026).

Top sights nearby

  • La Mano sculpture
  • Lighthouse
  • Casapueblo (taxi or tour)

Beaches

  • Playa Mansa
  • Playa Brava

Safety & tips

  • It's windy.
  • Tenders can cancel in rough seas.
  • Check the last tender time.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

Be at the tender 45 minutes before the last one.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

Tours in Punta del Este Placeholder for tour partner links.

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