Punta del Este, Uruguay

Arrived in Punta del Este this morning and it was overcast but the sun came out by mid morning just as we got on a tender boat to take us ashore.

We were here in 2020. It’s a scenic beach resort town. The one landmark of note is called La Mano - The Hand. It’s a large public art installation on the beach and a tourist must see.

After walking the beach, we strolled the shopping area and went for lunch. We were looking to have a chivito which is an Uruguayan sandwich reminiscent of a Portuguese Francesinha. It’s made with sliced beefsteak (churrasco), mozzarella, ham, tomatoes, mayonnaise and black or green olives. A chivito commonly also includes bacon and fried or hard-boiled eggs and is served in a bun, Ours was a classic with all of the above.

We meandered back to the pier to catch the tender boat and spend a quiet afternoon in our cabin before dinner at one of the specialty restaurants, Polo Grill.Read more