These are the places we recommend to our guests — and the ones we pick ourselves — to eat, explore and get to know the area between Piriápolis and Punta del Este.
What’s right around the corner, on foot or a couple of minutes by car.
Sauce de Portezuelo · Walking distance
A market of local producers, artisans and small businesses, with homemade food and music. It’s a short walk from the Bondi — highly recommended!
Every Saturday: 12–4 pm, and 7–11 pm in summer.
Mercadillo de Sauce · Walking distance
Flavors from around the world at the Mercadillo de Sauce. Depending on the day, they deliver to the Bondi.
Ruta Interbalnearia, La Capuera · ~5 min by car
A café on the north side of the highway — perfect for a coffee or an afternoon snack without going far.
Ocean Park · ~5 min by car
The stream that connects Laguna del Sauce with the sea, flowing out at Ocean Park. A lovely spot for a walk, a sunset or a kayak outing.
Photo: Gerardo Silveira (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Ocean Park · ~5 min by car
A family-run restaurant and pub in Ocean Park, the next beach town over, with live music all summer.
Playa de Ocean Park · ~5 min by car
A beach bar on one of the prettiest beaches in Ocean Park, with fun activities all season long.
Our top picks for lunch or dinner. If you only try one, start here.
1Bodega Bouza, Ruta Interbalnearia km 104 · ~10 min by car
Bodega Bouza’s hilltop restaurant, with stunning views of the sea and Laguna del Sauce. Grilled dishes and the winery’s own wines. Booking ahead is recommended.
2Piriápolis · ~25 min by car
On the Piriápolis waterfront, with sea views and a seasonal menu.
3Punta Fría, Piriápolis · ~25 min by car
Right by the sea in Punta Fría: sushi, fish, meat and pasta.
4Solanas · ~10 min by car
By far the best sushi in the area — and they deliver straight to the Bondi.
Weekends only in the low season; every day in the high season.
5Pueblo Edén · ~45 min by car
A countryside tea house in Pueblo Edén: homemade pasta, cakes and local products. It’s a bit of a drive, but worth every mile.
Tasty options close by, several of them delivering right to the Bondi.
Solanas · ~10 min by car
A family restaurant with wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, empanadas and chivitos. They deliver to the Bondi.
Solanas · ~10 min by car
A pizzeria in Punta Ballena that claims to have “the best pizza in town”.
Arboretum Lussich, Punta Ballena · ~15 min by car
A café inside the Arboretum Lussich, in a pink-walled courtyard surrounded by woods. Perfect for a coffee break during your walk.
Punta Fría, Piriápolis · ~25 min by car
A beach café in Punta Fría with the sea in the background: good coffee and tasty food for every taste. Perfect for an afternoon snack after exploring Piriápolis.
Thursday to Sunday, 10 am to 7:30 pm. Check their Instagram to confirm.
Punta Ballena · ~10 min by car
About 10 minutes away by car, with lots of places to eat and have a drink. Not sure where to go? Just ask us.
The best of the area to explore, from Punta Ballena to Piriápolis and Punta del Este.
Punta Ballena · ~15 min by car
The “livable sculpture” Carlos Páez Vilaró built on the cliffs of Punta Ballena. Today it’s a museum and studio — and one of the best places to watch the sunset.
Open daily from 10 am until sunset. Check times and tickets on their website.
Photo: Mayumi Maciel (Unsplash)
Maldonado · ~15 min by car
The rocky peninsula between Solanas and Punta del Este, with a lookout famous for its sunsets. In winter you can sometimes spot whales from the shore.
Photo: Mayumi Maciel (Unsplash)
Punta Ballena · ~15 min by car
A 192-hectare forest planted since 1896, with trails, a small museum and sea views. Perfect for a shady walk.
Photo: Federico de los Santos (Dominio público)
Maldonado · ~10 min by car
Maldonado’s largest lagoon, just a few minutes away. Great for sunsets and non-motorized water sports.
Photo: Hawk666 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Maldonado · ~25 min by car
The historic seaside town founded by Francisco Piria, with its waterfront promenade, the Argentino Hotel and Cerro San Antonio, which you can ride up by chairlift.
Photo: Ezarate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Piriápolis · ~25 min by car
One of Uruguay’s highest hills, topped by a giant cross, with a flora and fauna reserve at its foot.
Photo: Marcelo Campi (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Ruta 60, Pan de Azúcar · ~35 min by car
A former granite quarry with a turquoise lake, now with walkways and glass-floor lookouts. Swimming is not allowed.
Daily 9 am–5 pm, free entry (may change).
Photo: Gonzalo Facello (Unsplash)
Playa Brava, Punta del Este · ~25 min by car
The famous sculpture of fingers rising from the sand at Playa Brava — a Punta del Este classic.
Photo: María Cecilia (CC0)
Punta del Este · ~25 min by car
An island with beaches and old fortifications off Punta del Este. Boats leave from the port and take about 15 minutes.
Photo: Sergio Arteaga (Pexels)
Supermarkets and fuel, so you have everything you need.
Entrada de Sauce de Portezuelo
A well-stocked grocery store at the entrance to the beach town, with everything for day-to-day.
Solanas · ~10 min by car
If you can’t find something in town, this supermarket has it all.
Solanas · ~10 min by car
Another large, well-stocked supermarket a few minutes from the Bondi.
Solanas · ~10 min by car
The nearest gas station.
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