Punta del Este, your upcoming event destination.
Punta del Este in figures…
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It has 25,000 hotel rooms and accommodation services that provide high standard
requirements.
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3, 4 and 5 star hotel offer, make the most varied range of accommodation with the
most sophisticated boutique hotels located in the strategic areas of Punta del Este,
Manantiales and Jose Ignacio.
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Business, Fairs, Seminars, Conventions, Relaxation, Sports, Culture and Entertainment
are only some of the offers from the best regional destination.
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Infrastructure with capacity to accommodate 11,000 people, with over 25 conference
rooms and the most highly referred Convention Center within Latin America.
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Punta del Este also has 125, 00 inhabitants from the total of 160, 000 in the Region of
Maldonado.
More information on Uruguay…
1. Highest speed internet computer connectivity within Latin America, fibre optic and
broadband available throughout the country.
2 . LTE nationwide and 4G Service mobile in Punta Del Este, provided by Antel, Movistar and
Claro. Roaming service available.
3. Very reliable power supply available throughout the country with the highest percentage of
renewable energy in Latin America, first in use of wind power.
4. Pleasant climate and an urban environment with high quality life standards, in the most
European country in South America.
5. Highest political and social stability in Latin America, first in environmental, economic and
social sustainability.
6 . First country in Latin America in legal, personal and sanitary security, high complexity medical
facilities in the public and private sector, blood banks, dialysis, and Intensive Treatment Units
7 . Sustained growth and the highest rate of foreign investment in Latin America.
8. Tax exonerations for large investments
9 . Free Trade Zones, and temporary duty free import within the Mercosur.
10. Two international airports, one in Punta Del Este and another 90km away in Montevideo.
10 Reasons to have Conferences, Events or Meetings in Punta del Este…
1.Best Strategic location in South America
2.Infrastructure, transport, communications and human resources of the country and city.
3.High quality and varied accommodation
4.Wide range of local suppliers
5.Experience in international events
6.Multiple facilities for all types of events.
7.Complete cultural and sports offering.
8. Mild climate all year round.
9.High international standard gastronomy and shopping.
10.Unlimited and free support from Punta del Este Convention Bureau for all events
Destination Benefits
General:
Tax exemption in hotels for foreign tourists. (For Uruguayan citizens it depends on the time of year)
Tax Exemption on food service payments for credit card issued abroad.
(Non corporate)
Tax free shopping.
(Local members)
Specific:
VAT Exemption for rooms and services for regional and international meetings centres registered
within the Ministry of Tourism. * Uruguay is a country that does not require entry visa from most
countries.
SOS Tourism Ministry to support Conference Offerings**
* This item requires prior proceedings in the Ministry by the organizers of the event and have certain
conditions.
** Requires study process and for economic support (no more than U $ S 3500)
HOTELS
Punta Del Este and its surroundings have hotel capacity for approximately 15,000 beds, of which the Centre for Hotels in Punta Del Este has
7,000 different categories.
It has room options such as double, triple, quadruple and apartments for 5 people, including those rooms with different bed formats (1 or 2
twin, queen or king sized beds) or a combination of them in one room or 2 rooms for apartments.
RATES
Rates are expressed in US dollars, in most cases breakfast and tax are included. The daily fee at the hotels are from as from 11 am until 10 am
of the following day. High season period starts from December 20, ending February 28 , and Easter and Carnival tourism are usually considered
high season, during low season there is a fee reduction of about 50%.
http://puntadelestehoteles.com/
MOBILITY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Laguna del Sauce Airport, designed by renowned Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, is located 10 minutes from downtown Punta del Este and
provides international services to travellers arriving to the largest tourist resort in South America.
The Carrasco International Airport, one of the most modern airports in the world, whose design corresponds to the award-winning architect
Uruguayan Rafael Viñoly is only 90 km away from Punta Del Este.
https://www.puntadeleste.aero/
ROUTES AND TOURS
One hour distance destinations
The Routes within "Arco del Sol" offer a different way to experience the adventure and excitement. In your tour you will see the
traditional production of the countryside surrounded with: olive groves, vines, agriculture and livestock, which show the
innovative productive solutions of this region.
Nature, silence, culture and history ... that's the proposal.
In addition, during the trip, visitors can enjoy bird-watching, landscapes and craft production.
The regions that make up the Arco Camino del Sol routes are: Garzón, Aiguá, Pueblo Eden, Sugar Loaf, Gregorio Aznárez and
Balneario Solis.
ROUTES AND TOURS
Aiguá Circuit
This circuit is located on the axis of Routes 39, 109 and 13. It includes a tour of nature, only surrounded by the beautiful
landscapes in which stand the hills of the Coronilla and Las Cañas; then on Route 109, you will visit the Cerro Catedral and
Salamanca Caves.
It also includes trips linked to the history and culture of the town that refer to the important historical facts and renowned cultural
events such as the visit of Carlos Gardel.
Circuit Sierra de los Caracoles
The Circuit of the Sierra de los Caracoles develops itself north from Punta del Este, with routes and paths spreading inland that
allow visitors to appreciate various different landscapes such as ocean coasts, marshes, meadows, hills and colorful forests of lush
vegetation.
We find great variety of birds, places to rest and nature observations spots along these circuits.
ROUTES AND TOURS
Olive Route
Maldonado is one of the regions that thanks to its hills topography and well-drained soils have developed a number of olive
production ventures. Good weather conditions such as oceanic winds influence the healthy development of trees and an adequate
pollination.
With the Sierra de los Caracoles as a real axis, the olive basin gives life to the Olive Route .This is a sea and hill tour very close to
Punta del Este.
http://www.agroland.com/es/
ROUTES AND TOURS
OLIVE ROUTE
GARZON EXPERIENCE
TOURISM FOR CONFERENCES EVENTES AND CONVENTIONS
Conferences and Conventions
The market segment for conferences, conventions, events and fairs has been a key development factor in the tourist destinations
worldwide. The option of associating a brand which is already positioned in the international context as a high quality tourist
destination which at the same time it is surrounded by natural beauty and urban developments, sophisticated and safe, turns Punta
del Este into a unique place. The social , political, legal and economic stability, is without doubt fundamental pillars for Uruguay,
gaining respect from other countries in the region and worldwide.
Punta del Este is the best choice of Mercosur to organize conventions, conferences and fairs.
Punta del Este has recently opened the Punta del Este Convention & Exhibition Center, a model for the region with the capacity to
accommodate more than 4000 people simultaneously.
http://puntadelestebureau.com/
INFRAESTRUCTURE AND SERVICEN IN THE REGION FOR EVENTS AND
CONFERENCES.
Hoteles con Salas de Reuniones o Centro de Convenciones
Hotels with Rooms or Convention Center
Punta del Este has 20,000 hotel rooms and accommodation services that fulfill the needs of all visitors, based on quality, excellence
and friendliness of our human resources.
The accommodation offer is diverse and varied, with the presence of five star or boutique hotels that provide opportunities for rest
and relaxation or sports activities, fun and games to choose our destiny as the best alternative regional.
There are currently more than 25 conference rooms and conventions for up to 7,200 participants.
They have all the necessary services for a successful organization: catering, simultaneous translation, transportation, entertainment,
complementary to the realization of events Punta del Este has a variety of options in nearby locations that are in the urban, coastal
and rural areas, providing alternative entertainment, cuisine, tastings, culture and agro tourism.
EDUCATION
Universities
Punta del Este University City promotes and coordinates the development of higher education, research and innovation, contributing
to the quality of education, social inclusion and cultural and productive development of the Department of Maldonado; Punta del
Este positions as a university, friendly and safe city with infrastructure and sustainable services, in a natural environment, open to
the region and the world. Today it is constituted by more than
12 public and private educational institutions
More than 49 university courses
460 teachers
4200 tertiary students
puntadelesteciudaduniversitaria.com.uy