Yes are you that seeks the most top to do in summer and you meet all the jetset, then you must read this article.
If you run away from the South American winter to summer eruropeo to places such as Saint Tropez, Formentera, Croatia, among others, must then go in January to Punta del Este.
It is much more than a spa, and is or if not ask the Brazilian people why you choose to spend your holiday there instead of its wonderful tropical beaches.
The beach of Punta is very similar to what we know here in Chile, water is a little warmer and more fine sand, but they are very similar.
That Yes, they can drink alcohol, carry coolers, and even a grill and make a barbecue with your feet in the sand. And they have another culture and not see anyone drunk making scandals or garbage on the ground.
Bikini Beach is the most known and frequented by young people who go to this place of holiday resort, very top, large and beautiful, with House to eat and take something with great music and very cool.
Events at all hours other favorite scenarios are events, and it is that this year I was fortunate to attend several of them and not anyone, but that opening of Cipriani, event of Chanel, fashion shows as Six national designers o´clock also from Forever 21, Paulita Erraruziz, etc.
And we forget that Chandon took the sunset and is that what best to do sunset with a glass of champagne?
Here you were from Pampita, Susana Jimenez, Ricardo Darín, among others. Truly parties of first level, all with view to the sea or on the beach, with the best food and guests.
Gastronomy fine dining is also something stand out the Uruguayans, with its famous barbecue fireplace (actually note the difference that coal-fired and what say with electrics).
The most outstanding restaurants is the classic footprint. On the beach in the exclusive José Ignacio, you can taste the best and fresh seafood along with a missed pot of clerico (white wine with fruits of the season). A must is also the tart cheese of goat flambé with caramelized onions.
Another wonderful and delicious place is La Susana. Located between springs and José Ignacio is this hidden place which is also on the beach and his specialty is grilled fish. I recommend 100% salmon grilled well red inside accompanied by a potato tuber (potato sweet, very similar to the butternut squash from us).
Right next to La Susana is vine VIK, impressive place in its infrastructure with a more formal atmosphere and with a stunning sea view.
Do you like sushi? And it is that the owners of Fabric (Argentine) saw the potential that had this Japanese food and settled with a restaurant completely of glass so don’t miss anything of what is happening on the beach or in the sea. In addition to very good rolls and nigiris, you can stay the rest of the afternoon enjoying in their chairs and beds that are next to the sea.
If you got bored of the seafood and fish, go to Mistura. Place tip into rural Beach décor, where I ate a pig for scrumptious (literal), cooked for more than 5 hours that you could cut it with a fork, accompanied by a potato sweet potato puree.
Nightlife and if from there is something that the Uruguayans and Argentines know is out of joda as they say. Can you imagine being in the previous 3-4 a.m.? Well, Yes, they make it, and then get up to 8-9 am in the disco. Obviously gives to have breakfast before going to bed, isn’t it?
A classic both in Buenos Aires and Punta del Este is Tequila, very exclusive club that 100% reserves the right of admission, but where can you find good music. The place inside is amazing, full of mirrors and decor eclectic and full of Argentine models type… is not much plus when you measure 1.54 like me. Moral? Wear high heels.
Another party that breaks it in the summer both Chilean and Uruguayan is that organizes the Miller team. This year in Uruguay was one night where even touched the Dj Clapton and lasted until 8 am. And in addition a poolparty which began at 17 hrs and ended at the midnight.
Ovo is another good place to dance, many Reggaeton and cumbia villera knobs and is quite spacious and with a terrace for smokers.
Also relax for those who are not very fan of the holidays of the rich and famous, also there are incredible beaches in Uruguay, which are more hippies but have a wonderful wave.
La Pedrera is one of them, a very small resort where everything you do walking and want to spend all day on the beach eating a bucket of seaweed.
The next stop is Cabo Polonio, a truly magical place, where there is no electricity, no water, ideal to relax with a good book.
The last but no less amazing is Punta Diablo, very similar to La Pedrera but larger. Long Beach and good parties.
So now you know, next year book the first two weeks of January to go to Punta del Este and enjoy all its infinite panoramas and surroundings.
