Punta del Este
Punta del Este is a city in Uruguay with a population of about 9,277.
Punta del Este is a seaside city and peninsula on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. Starting as a small town, Punta del Este grew to become a resort for the Latin and North American jet set and tourists. The city has been called "The Hamptons of South America", as well as "The Monaco of the South", "The Miami Beach of South America", "The Pearl of the Atlantic", and "The St. Tropez of South America". Many famous people have visited, resided, or acquired vacation properties in Punta del Este and its surroundings.
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About Punta del Este
| Country | Uruguay |
| Continent | South America |
| Explore | 09 |
| Population | 9,277 |
| Local currency | UYU |
| Coordinates | -34.9475, -54.9338 |
| Time zone | America/Montevideo |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 114 km · Montevideo |
| Population (Uruguay) | #41 most populated in Uruguay |
| Where on Earth | 34°56′51″S · 54°56′2″W |
| Hemisphere | S · W |
| Distance to the equator | 3,890 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 6,128 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 99% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Adelaide (Australia) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 34.95, 125.07 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| São Paulo | 1,499 km |
| New York | 8,636 km |
| Los Angeles | 10,108 km |
| Paris | 10,902 km |
| London | 10,995 km |
| Cairo | 11,548 km |