Uruguay is home to many beautiful tiny peninsulas that you should check out during your visit, and Punta Ballena is one of the very best. From stunning architecture to eternal natural beauty, here are the three best things that this popular resort has in store.
Casapueblo
Casapueblo is Punta Ballena’s main point of interest and it’s reason enough to pay it a visit. This whitewashed building constructed by the artist Carlos Páez Vilaró is one of the most Instagram-friendly spots in the entire country and it’s often been hailed as the Santorini of South America.
Natural Beauty
Punta Ballena is a popular resort so it goes without saying it’s home to countless beautiful beaches—but that’s not where its natural beauty ends. It’s also home to Arboretum Lussich and Las Grutas caves, in addition to several lookouts offering sweeping views of the ocean.
Whale Watching
If you’re in the mood to go whale watching during your visit to Uruguay, Punta Ballena is the place to be—which is not all that surprising because “ballena” is a Spanish word for “whale”. Southern right whales can be spotted from its shores, but you might also spot other sea animals, such as orcas.