There is one city in South America where the celebrities around the world migrate to warm up!

In the begining of every year, Punta del Este, Uruguay is the hot spot for celebrities! From Gerard Butler, Naomi Campbell and Eric Clapton to George Clooney and Bob Dylan, these starlets come to the sunny beaches of Uruguay, running from the cold but definetly not from the paparazzis.

Punta del Este is a resort town on the Atlantic Coast in Maldonado, Uruguay. It is located about 140 kilometres east of Montevideo.  The real Population of Punta del Este is about 7,000 to 8,000 but with the summer tourist boom, it often boosts the population an extra 150,000 people!

The city has colonial architecture all around combined with boutique hotels and hostels, but its main attractions are its two main beaches, Brava and Mansa, that are packed with people during summer time. But there is one place where the locals go, and that is playa La Barra del Maldonado. A must see landmark is the Dedos (fingers) in the sand at Playa Brava. During the season, Punta comes alive with concerts, festivals, and parties. It also offers water sports, fishing, whale- or sea lion –watching, and horseback riding on the beach.

So if you guys want to travel to Punta del Este, make sure to do your bookings early on the year. Is an expensive city but it’s worth visiting if you have the time and money!

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