Places worth the detour in Maldonado

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Maldonado, Uruguay, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Gorriti Island. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Nature & landscapes3 Sacred sites1 Parks & cemeteries1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Gorriti Island

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Island in Uruguay

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2.The Hand

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Sculpture in Punta del Este

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3.Cathedral of Maldonado

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Cathedral in Uruguay

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4.Leonel Viera Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Uruguay

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5.Faro de Punta del Este

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Uruguay

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6.Arboretum Lussich

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Arboretum

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7.Brava beach

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Punta del Este, Uruguay

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8.Mansa beach

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Punta del Este, Uruguay

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