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First-Timers

Best Things to Do in Punta del Este for First-Time Visitors

By Visit Punta del Este11 min read
Coffee on the sea-view terrace at Cresta Café in Punta del Este

Best Coffee Shops in Punta del Este

August 18, 2026

A practical guide to three distinctive coffee stops in Punta del Este: Cresta Café for sea views and a longer…
Atlantic waves breaking at Playa El Emir in Punta del Este

Playa El Emir Guide

August 18, 2026

Playa El Emir is Punta del Este’s Atlantic-facing surf beach: central, wave-exposed, and best approached with close attention to on-site…
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