Iglesia de la Candelaria
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
A sky-blue little church beside the lighthouse, the patron church of Punta del Este, charming and photogenic.
Our Lady of Candelaria Church was the first church in Punta del Este, originally built in 1911. Its exterior is painted pale blue and white, and together with the lighthouse beside it, it forms one of the most photographed scenes in the old town. The interior is simple. Each year on February 2, the feast of the patron saint, brings a procession and a blessing of the sea. Admission is free, and you can visit on foot together with the lighthouse and harbor.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Punta del Este Lighthouse
- Puerto de Punta del Este
- Avenida Gorlero
- La Mano (Los Dedos)
- Playa Brava
- Playa Mansa
- Isla Gorriti
- Museo Ralli