Punta del Este is a city located in the department of Maldonado, Uruguay, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
The history of Punta del Este dates back to the early 20th century, when the Uruguayan government decided to turn this area into a seaside resort to attract Argentine tourists visiting the nearby city of Buenos Aires.
In the 1930s, Punta del Este began to grow thanks to the construction of a series of hotels, casinos, and other tourist buildings.
Over the decades that followed, the city became a center of fashion and glamor for tourists from around the world, and it remains one of the most exclusive tourist destinations in Latin America.
In the last decades, Punta del Este has experienced a constant growth in terms of infrastructure and tourism, and has become a popular destination for travelers seeking sun, sea and beach. The city is known for its white-sand beaches, lively nightlife, fine-dining restaurants, and trendy shops.
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See also information on Maldonado y Buenos Aires.