Isla de Lobos
A sea lion reserve about 10 km offshore, home to one of the largest colonies of South American sea lions and fur seals, viewed by boat circling the island.
Isla de Lobos is a rocky island with one of South America's tallest lighthouses. Hundreds of thousands of South American sea lions and South American fur seals live around it. It is a nature reserve, and visitors are not allowed to land. Sightseeing boats leave from the Punta del Este harbor on a roughly two-hour round trip, circling the island for close views of the sea lion colonies. Penguins and whales are sometimes seen as well (July–November). Tickets cost about USD 50–70, and trips are cancelled in rough seas.
Opening hours
Per boat schedule, approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Playa Brava
- La Mano (Los Dedos)
- Avenida Gorlero
- Iglesia de la Candelaria
- Punta del Este Lighthouse
- Puerto de Punta del Este
- Playa Mansa
- Museo Ralli