About this experience
Discover José Ignacio and its quiet beaches. Located 40 km from Punta del Este, José Ignacio is a beautiful town known as an oasis of peace on the Atlantic Ocean.
During this 5-hour tour, we will visit La Barra, Manantiales, El Chorro, Balneario Buenos Aires, Punta Piedras and José Ignacio.
We will discover incredible secrets about the sea and its inhabitants, and we will enjoy the peace of José Ignacio.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Jose Ignacio Day Trip From Punta del Este
Plan a José Ignacio day trip from Punta del Este with bus, car, taxi, and guided-tour options, plus a flexible coastal itinerary and current cost guidance.
A Slow Coastal Day in José Ignacio
Build an unhurried José Ignacio day around the lighthouse, beaches, village streets, and a long coastal pause.
Punta del Este Beach Safety Guide
Use Punta del Este’s beaches with more confidence by choosing lifeguard-towered swimming areas, reading flags correctly, responding calmly to currents, and checking sanitary conditions on arrival.
What is included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food
- Entrances to museums / attractions
Itinerary and highlights
After being picked up by your hotel in the center of Punta del Este, we will take route 10 parallel to the seashore and allow us to enjoy some dazzling views.
We will pass by the Montoya and Bikini Beaches, the Terrazas de Manantiales and finally we will arrive at José Ignacio, where in a wild and unforgettable landscape fishermen live with rich and famous people.
We will visit the José Ignacio Lighthouse, the Main Plaza, the Amphitheater, and the Parish "Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception". Continuing, we will walk along the artisans' promenade and discover the lagoons of José Ignacio and Garzón, offering a wonderful landscape.
Afterwards, we will have time for lunch (not included) and on the way back to Punta del Este, we will visit the Museum of the Sea (entrance NOT included). This museum contains perhaps the largest exhibited collection in the world, more than 5000 specimens that one never imagined to have seen, marine fauna of the place and the world, Sea Snails, Corals, Sea Horses, Hedgehogs, Starfish, Crabs, Skeletons of Whale, Turtle Shells, Shark Jaws and much more.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Receptivo Aborigen Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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