Admiring Architecture

Casapueblo is one of Uruguay’s most picturesque architectural marvels, and that’s reason enough to give it a visit. The local architect Carlos Páez Vilaró spent 36 years transforming this building into the quirky whitewashed palace it is today, building it in an artisanal way, without any plans.

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Staying Over

Casapueblo now primarily serves as a hotel, offering around 20 rooms and suites and 50 apartments to its guests. Some of its amenities include a hot pool, sauna, bar, and restaurant Las Terrazas, and you can check it out even if you’re not thinking of booking a room.

Museum Visit

Casapueblo is home to a museum and workshop, located inside its main dome. Its collection primarily consists of art by its founder Carlos Páez Vilaró, but it also features a room dedicated to other artists, including Pablo Picasso and Nicolás Guillén. You can also find a terrace, projection room, lookout, a tiny cafeteria, and boutique on its grounds.

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Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró started building Casapueblo all the way back in 1958, as his summer house and workshop. Vilaró described it as a “livable sculpture,” and claimed he built it without plans, simply adding to the building over the decades before finally completing it.

The whitewashed cement and stucco walls of Casapueblo are often compared to similar buildings in Santorini. This wasn’t the only source of inspiration Vilaró used, since he also wanted the building to be reminiscent of the nest of the hornero, a common bird species in Uruguay.

Casapueblo does not only serves its original purpose—it now houses a museum, an art gallery, and a café. A lavish hotel also opened on its premises, making this building even more popular with tourists looking for luxurious accommodation.

Casapueblo is located less than 15 km away from Punta del Este, so you can easily reach it by car or public transportation. It’s open to visitors all-year-round, but keep in mind the museum only works on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 12:30pm–8:30pm.

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Admiring Architecture

Casapueblo is one of Uruguay’s most picturesque architectural marvels, and that’s reason enough to give it a visit. The local architect Carlos Páez Vilaró spent 36 years transforming this building into the quirky whitewashed palace it is today, building it in an artisanal way, without any plans.

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Staying Over

Casapueblo now primarily serves as a hotel, offering around 20 rooms and suites and 50 apartments to its guests. Some of its amenities include a hot pool, sauna, bar, and restaurant Las Terrazas, and you can check it out even if you’re not thinking of booking a room.

Museum Visit

Casapueblo is home to a museum and workshop, located inside its main dome. Its collection primarily consists of art by its founder Carlos Páez Vilaró, but it also features a room dedicated to other artists, including Pablo Picasso and Nicolás Guillén. You can also find a terrace, projection room, lookout, a tiny cafeteria, and boutique on its grounds.

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A post shared by Museo Taller Casapueblo (@casapueblo.oficial)

The post 3 Best Things to Do in Uruguay’s Casapueblo, the Santorini of South America appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró started building Casapueblo all the way back in 1958, as his summer house and workshop. Vilaró described it as a “livable sculpture,” and claimed he built it without plans, simply adding to the building over the decades before finally completing it.

The whitewashed cement and stucco walls of Casapueblo are often compared to similar buildings in Santorini. This wasn’t the only source of inspiration Vilaró used, since he also wanted the building to be reminiscent of the nest of the hornero, a common bird species in Uruguay.

Casapueblo does not only serves its original purpose—it now houses a museum, an art gallery, and a café. A lavish hotel also opened on its premises, making this building even more popular with tourists looking for luxurious accommodation.

Casapueblo is located less than 15 km away from Punta del Este, so you can easily reach it by car or public transportation. It’s open to visitors all-year-round, but keep in mind the museum only works on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 12:30pm–8:30pm.

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