Sightseeing
Arroyo El Potrero
Ocean Park5 min from BondiHouse
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.
Maldonado guide
Things to see near Punta Ballena
Photo: Mayumi Maciel (Unsplash)
The best of the area to explore, from Punta Ballena to Piriápolis, Punta del Este and the hills.
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Laguna del Sauce
Maldonado10 min from BondiHouse
Maldonado’s largest lagoon, just a few minutes away. Great for sunsets and non-motorized water sports.
Photo: Hawk666 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Casapueblo
Punta Ballena15 min from BondiHouse
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.
Photo: Mayumi Maciel (Unsplash)
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Punta Ballena
Maldonado15 min from BondiHouse
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)
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Arboretum Lussich
Punta Ballena15 min from BondiHouse
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)
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Piriápolis
Maldonado25 min from BondiHouse
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)
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Cerro Pan de Azúcar
Piriápolis25 min from BondiHouse
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)
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La Mano (Los Dedos)
Playa Brava, Punta del Este25 min from BondiHouse
The famous sculpture of fingers rising from the sand at Playa Brava — a Punta del Este classic.
Photo: María Cecilia (CC0)
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Isla Gorriti
Punta del Este25 min from BondiHouse
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)
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Miradores de Nueva Carrara
Ruta 60, Pan de Azúcar35 min from BondiHouse
A former granite quarry with a turquoise lake, now with walkways and glass-floor lookouts. Swimming is not allowed.
Photo: Gonzalo Facello (Unsplash)
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