Tag: Punta del Este

Monday, December 30th 2024 - 10:25 UTC
Uruguay confident Argentine tourists will save the Summer season

Uruguayan tourism analysts predict a 16% growth in spending from foreign travelers during the Summer. An increase in Argentine visitors is expected given the peso's recovery against the US dollar under Javier Milei's Libertarian administration, while the Brazilian front conveys the opposite image after a recent devaluation of the real.
Tuesday, November 5th 2024 - 10:09 UTC
FAO regional forum on sustainable livestock starting in Punta del Este

A regional conference for the sustainable transformation of livestock hosted jointly by Uruguay's Agriculture and Livestock Ministry and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is starting Tuesday at the exclusive beach resort of Punta del Este in the department (province) of Maldonado.
Wednesday, August 7th 2024 - 10:50 UTC
Record 2023/24 cruise season for Uruguay; port incentives for 2024/25 season

Uruguay will be reducing 20% port tariffs for cruise vessels this coming season 2024/25, announced further infrastructure facilities in Maldonado and marinas for large yachts in the harbors of Carmelo and Colonia, just across from Buenos Aires.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 15:45 UTC
President Lacalle Pou fined for speeding in Maldonado during motorcycle escapade

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou has received a fine from the Municipality of Maldonado for a speeding violation while riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. This incident, which occurred on January 8 and was reported the last few hours, gained attention as it followed the president's new “biker” facet as he rides without visible bodyguards and using a non-approved helmet in Punta del Este.
Thursday, January 11th 2024 - 17:22 UTC
Punta del Este cruise season launched

This year's cruise season was launched this week at the Uruguayan beach resort of Punta del Este during a ceremony presided over by Tourism Minister Tabaré Viera, who pointed out that some of the 232 scheduled to arrive between October 2023 and April 2024, 74 would call there.
Friday, November 3rd 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Extratropical cyclone already causing damage in Maldonado, Uruguay

One tree was reported fallen among other damages caused by the extratropical cyclone hitting the Uruguayan Department (province) of Maldonado where the exclusive beach resort of Punta del Este is located.
Friday, March 31st 2023 - 16:04 UTC
Two-thirds of high-net-worth individuals investing in Uruguay are Argentinean: see details

The sector of investment advisors and portfolio managers in Uruguay grew in the number of clients and employees last year. This sector currently manages the money of 36,170 clients, 63% of whom are Argentine, with a total of US$ 28.93 billion invested in different instruments.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 19:25 UTC
Argentine nationals top list of foreign travelers entering Uruguay in 2022

Argentine nationals topped the list of foreign travelers arriving in Uruguay throughout 2022, although Paraguayans were the ones who spent the most money, according to the latest report by the South American country's Ministry of Tourism.
Saturday, November 19th 2022 - 08:56 UTC
Punta del Este ready for upcoming summer season

Punta del Este Mayor Enrique Antía Friday confirmed the “bridge two” in La Barra had been reopened after intensive work for the exclusive Uruguayan beach resort to be ready for the upcoming summer season.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Amid strike, Uruguay's Ancap secures jet fuel supply through imports

Uruguay's state-run oil company has imported jet fuel from Argentina to guarantee a normal supply to keep the international airports of Montevideo and Punta del Este operational amid a workers' strike, it was reported Monday.