Before you go

Your trip to Punta del Diablo.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Punta del Diablo – Rocha Destination Costa de Rocha

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta del Este Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo (PDP) Maldonado · 188 km
Terminal de Ómnibus de Punta del Diablo 2 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Montevidéu you follow the Interbalnearia and Ruta 9, with buses from Terminal Tres Cruces to the village terminal. Check before buying.

How many days

Two days are enough to enjoy the beaches and spend a day at Parque de Santa Teresa and the fortress. With three days, include Laguna Negra and Fuerte de San Miguel, near Chuí.

When to go

From December to March the village fills up, especially with young people, and there are surf competitions. Out of season it is quiet and some businesses close. From June to August it is cold and windy. Southern right whales usually pass along the coast between July and October.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

In the village you get around on foot along the dirt streets. For Parque de Santa Teresa, Laguna Negra and Fuerte de San Miguel a car is convenient; there are buses on Ruta 9 that stop at the park entrance and in Chuí.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Punta del Diablo

Morning
Playa de los Pescadores
Start at the praia dos pescadores by the headland, where boats arrive with the catch of the day.
Afternoon
Playa de la Viuda
Head south to the Viuda, for the beach or a surf lesson, depending on the waves.
Late afternoon
Ponta and market
Climb the rocks of the headland to see the village from above and walk through the craft market in the center.
Evening
Seafood dinner
Have fish or seafood at one of the village restaurants; in summer the activity starts late.

2 days in Punta del Diablo

Day 1

Morning
Village beaches
Walk along Playa de los Pescadores and Playa del Rivero.
Afternoon
Surf at the Viuda
Spend the afternoon at Playa de la Viuda.
Late afternoon
Craft market
Visit the craft market in the village center.
Evening
Village center
Dine in the village.

Day 2

Morning
Fortaleza de Santa Teresa
Go to km 302 of Ruta 9 and visit the fortress early, before the heat.
Afternoon
Parque de Santa Teresa
Explore the greenhouse, the rose garden and the Pajarera, and end at one of the park's beaches.
Late afternoon
Laguna Negra
Cross Ruta 9 and follow the dirt road to Laguna Negra for late afternoon.
Evening
Return to Punta del Diablo
Return to the village for dinner.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Chuí to Punta del Diablo?

About 42 km via Ruta 9, under an hour by car.

Can you do a day trip from Chuí?

Yes. In one day you can see the village, Parque de Santa Teresa and the fortress, which lie along the way.

Is Punta del Diablo good for surfing?

Yes. Playa de la Viuda and Playa del Rivero attract surfers, and there are surf schools in the village.

Does the village operate outside summer?

It is quiet, with some restaurants and guesthouses closed. The beaches, the park and the fortresses can be visited year-round; check opening hours.

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