The first Europeans to set foot in what is now Punta del Este were the Spanish at the beginning of the 16th century. However, the colonisation of the area began around Maldonado at the end of the 18th century due to Portuguese expansionism. Punta del Este is a peninsular beach resort city in Uruguay’s Department of Maldonado with a year-round population of approximately 9,000 (2007 est.) Punta del Este is known for its beaches, surfing, beautiful people and an ardent night scene. It is expensive and is home to several travel sights and amazing restaurants. It is sometimes referred to as the “Monaco of South America”, “the Hamptons of South America”, and “the St. Tropez of South America”. Some top sights in the area include; The Fingers of Punta del Este, Playa Brava, Gorriti Island, Avenida Gorlero, Playa Mansa, Puerto de Punta del Este and others.
Visitors would enjoy amazing sight-worthy views in the city on walking and biking tours that allow the tourists to get an advanced view of the city. Its archaeological, cultural, and ancient sites, as well as other famous landmarks, can be explored on cultural and historical tours as well as sightseeing tours. Tourists can also enjoy the best-tasting experiences on food and wine tasting tours in the city's restaurants, pubs, and wineries. Private custom tours are also available to visitors, providing them with a personalised experience of the city. Other outdoor activities are also available on Tripindicator, offering visitors more unique experiences, and visitors will gain entrance into prominent locations in the city with attraction tickets and passes.
With airport transfers and other city transports, visitors will enjoy comfortable logistics in Punta del Este, suitable for both individual and group transfers, and can also explore the city's fashion stores on fashion and shopping tours. These tour activities and several others are available on Tripindicator, a tour team highly commendable for providing customers with the best tour activities at very affordable prices compared to other tour teams.
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