Attractions
Attractions
Piriapolis seems like the Costa del Sol in Spain 75 years ago: a quaint village on rocky slopes mingling with white sands, the waves lapping at your feet as you walk on the beach. The boardwalk (Rambla in Uruguay) lined with sidewalk cafes and grand old hotels from the early 1900s.
Sugar Loaf and Piriapolis are located in the heart of the countries key attractions, and have spectacular access to the country's two cosmopolitan cities Montevideo and Punta del Este, as well as, both international airports. Piriapolis is 5 minutes from Sugar Loaf.
MARINA
Yachties will appreciate the excellent marina in Piriapolis (Puerto de Piriapolis). The Marina offers year round docking and dry dock facilities at affordable rates.
The area offers sensational sailing opportunities. It is a three hour sail to Punta del Este. With an additional day, one can sail to Buenos Aires.
Local Attractions
Argentino Hotel, inaugurated in 1930, for many years was the largest hotel in South America, and is a great place to have an espresso, dinner, or overnight stay.
Pavilion of the Roses: Next to the Argentino Hotel with its beautiful rose garden is worth a look.
Railroad Museum (Museo Ferroviario)
Hotel Colon: Built by Francisco Piria in 1910.
Marine Life Rescue Hospital S.O.S. (Rescate De Fauna Marina S.O.S.) is where wounded seals, marine turtles, and penguins are cared for until they can be released into the wild again.
Cerro del Toro: Offers fantastic views of the city and ocean, and a beautiful sculpture of a bronze bull brought from Paris that weighs 7,000 pounds.
Fountain of Venus (Fuente de Venus): is an exact replica of a temple in Villa Paravicini in Milan Italy.
Chair Lift: up the Cerro San Antonio where the entire coast between Pir¡apolis and Punta del Este can be seen.
Cerro Pan de Azucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain): Sugar Loaf is the name of our development, the most recognizable land mark in the country, and the mountain and national park that borders the development on the north side. Pan de Azucar is one of the highest points in Uruguay, and has a 115 foot cross on the summit. The park also has a zoo with local fauna.
Waterfall Park (Parque de la Casada)
Piria's Castle (Castillo de Piria): Built in 1897, was the home of the founder of the city Francisco Piria. Today it is a museum.
Archaeological Site: Between Sugar Loaf and the Cerro de los Burros on the road to Las Flores, there is a 12,000 year old archaeological site.
Uruguay Festival Calendar
"Lemanja" Festival of the Goddess of the Sea
February 2
"Las Llamadas" Mardi Gras Carnival and Parade
First Week of February
"La Fiesta Patria Gaucha" Festival of the Gaucho Culture
2nd Week of March
"Tango Festival" Celebration of Tango Culture
Week of June 24th
BEACHES
The nearest beach, Playa de Piriapolis, is 5 minutes from Sugar Loaf with its white sands, calm waters, long boardwalk, and seaside restaurants. There are 23 kilometers of beach within the immediate vicinity, and hundreds of kilometres to enjoy within a half hour and beyond all the way to the Brazilian border. The coastal roads in Uruguay are perfect, so getting from one sunny spot to the next is easy.
PUNTA DEL ESTE (20 min.)
The sophisticated resort town of Punta Del Este offering world-class cuisine, designer boutiques, and spectacular night life with international entertainment is twenty minutes by car from Sugar Loaf. Punta del Este is the place to see and be seen for the upper class of Uruguay and Argentina.
On the outskirts of Punta del Este is one of the most spectacular views in Uruguay, Punta Ballena. From here looking east can be seen Punta del Este; looking west the beach of Punta Ballena lined with million-dollar homes, and Sugar Loaf in the background. The scenic overlook and the park at the end of Punta Ballena are not to be missed.
MONTEVIDEO (1 hr.)
It is an hour's jouney to the Old-World city of Montevideo with its European ambience, incredible architecture, botanical gardens, parks, and grand tradition in the arts, theater, and opera.
Montevideo has evolved into a world-class city of great cultural and historical significance. Ciudad Vieja is the heart of the old Colonial City where numerous historical sites and architectural styles from the colonial period to early twentieth century Art Deco can be seen.
The recently restored 150-year-old Teatro Solis offers both local and international theatre, symphony, and opera performances year round. In addition to the Teatro Solis, there are dozens of other theatre venues distributed throughout the city from the traditional to the avant-garde.
Like Buenos Aires, Tango is the traditional passion of the city, and there are several places to see top professional bailarines, and others where the local aficionados like to dance. Try Fun Fun or El Farolito.
Montevideo is a beach town. Although officially on the Rio de Plata, the locals refer to it as the sea. There are several beautiful beaches, and a boardwalk that stretches from one end of the city to the other. On most days one will find the Montevideanos outdoors enjoying the sun, sea, and sports like sailing, kite surfing, rugby and of course football.
Each part of the city offers its own charm and ambience. Ciudad Vieja and El Centro offer the historical and traditional, while Pocitos and Carrasco offer fine cuisine, chic nightclubs, and shopping.
