Spend a full day exploring the beautiful beaches, spotting the distant islands, and pondering the quirky artwork in and around Uruguay's Punta del Este, one of the trendiest seaside resorts in South America. Travel with an expert and immerse yourself in the arresting sights.

Get picked up from your Montevideo hotel and discover Casapueblo, an abstract hotel designed by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, which served as his residence and contains a number of fascinating galleries. Drive along Mansa Beach until you reach the peninsula of Punta del Este, where the yacht port and marina contribute to the seaside vibe.

Stand on Ocean Beach and spot Isla de Lobos in the distance, and walk around the massive fingers rising from the sand, _La Mano (The Hand). Take a short tour of Piriapolis Beach, and admire the hills around the beach from the top of San Antonio Mount. On the way back to your hotel, admire forested scenery on the hills.