Punta del Este: Where the River Meets the Ocean: Wind, White Towers and Very Late Nights

One town, two seas: a calm river bay on one side, the wild Atlantic ten minutes away on the other.

This first person guide covers both sides of the peninsula, from La Mano at sunrise and the port's sea lions to Casapueblo at sunset, with the asado rules, the chivito that ruins all other sandwiches, and the money trick most visitors miss on their restaurant bills.

Inside the guide:

• The icons decoded: La Mano, the 1860 lighthouse, the working port and Casapueblo

• Where to eat and drink: parrilla, chivitos, churros at Manolo and Parador La Huella in Jose Ignacio

• Where to stay, from the peninsula to Jose Ignacio, plus best photo spots with their light hours

• Hidden gems: the Arboretum Lussich forest, Isla Gorriti and the free Museo Ralli

• Watch Out traps, bus and money logistics, and ready itineraries for 1, 3 and 5 days

18 full-color photographs lead the way: wind, white towers and very late nights, covered.