Piriápolis & Cerro San Antonio

Piriápolis

A retro-style old seaside town. Ride the cable car up San Antonio Hill for views over the bay, and see the century-old Argentino Hotel on the waterfront.

Piriápolis was founded in the late 19th century by entrepreneur Francisco Piria. The Hotel Argentino (1930), beside the seafront boulevard, represents the early luxury resort hotels of South America. The San Antonio Hill cable car (about UYU 300) goes to the top, with views over the curved bay and harbor. Prices are lower than in Punta del Este, and it suits a half-day trip. It can be combined with Cerro Pan de Azúcar and Piriápolis Castle. The coordinates point to San Antonio Hill.

Opening hours

Cable car approx. 10:00 until sunset

Seaside town · Cable car · Retro architecture

Nearby sights

Cerro Pan de Azúcar
Casapueblo
Punta Ballena
Arboretum Lussich
Isla Gorriti
Maldonado Old Town
Punta del Este Lighthouse
Puerto de Punta del Este

Places to eat nearby

Il Baretto
Moby Dick Pub
Lo de Tere
Rustic Resto-Bar
Leonardo Etxea