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City & Municipality in Maldonado, Uruguay
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Piriápolis is a small beach town between Montevideo and Punta del Este in Uruguay.
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Built by Francisco Piria for the Catholic church, which did not want to have it due to rumoured connections of Francisco to the Freemasons. Now, only ruins remain, but the front is very well preserved.
Bull's Hill
Another hill, not so prominent but a nice and more exciting 2 hour return hike with breath taking views. It is on the outskirts but still less than 5 km/3 miles from the coast to the top. Do not forget to take a picture at the bull's statue halfway and at the statue of Helene at the top, as this will almost certify you as a true local.
Take it to the top of San Antonio hill (the old name was Hill of the English) ... wow what views.
By plane
If you land in Punta del Este airport, then Piriápolis is only 25 km/15 miles west.
By car
From Montevideo take Route Interbalnearia through 2 tolls (local currency only, about U$2 each), turn south at the Piriápolis exit at about mile marker 56 and then just enjoy the drive for another 15…
By bike
On Piria Avenue there are a couple of bicycle stores that rent mopeds and bicycles. Piria Avenue is on the eastern end of town, where the sand ends, and there is a traffic circle.
By car
If you are driving, you cannot get lost owing to the geographical markers - if the water is on the left, you are going west towards Montevideo and if the water is behind you, you are going north.
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