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Capital city of Maldonado Department, Uruguay
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Maldonado is a city on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay, just north of the beach town of Punta del Este.
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Where national hero José Artigas joined the Cuerpo de Blandengues military unit.
An early stressed ribbon bridge—a type of bridge where suspension cables are embedded within the bridge, which has a strange bumpy shape.
Catedral de San Fernando de Maldonado
Neoclassical cathedral.
The most popular naturist beach in the country. Clothing optional. Tourist services available.
Variety of food including classic Uruguayan dishes like pizza, milanesas, barbecue. Casual atmosphere. Delivery available.
Small, elegant cafe with coffee, pastries, snacks, and other beverages. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Standard hotel with 24 rooms. Small buffet breakfast included. Convenient location right on Plaza San Fernando de Maldonado.
Beachside hotel that in former times existed as a flour mill, with an outdoor pool practically on the beach, then an indoor pool and spa. It offers a breakfast buffet as well.
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