Getting There
American Airlines flies from Miami to Montevideo (800-433-7300 or aa.com). The drive to Punta from Montevideo takes about two hours.
Where to Stay
Mantra A Mediterranean-style resort. DETAILS Doubles from $350; 011-598-42-771000 or mantraresort.com.
Casapueblo A cliffside sculpture encompassing a museum and a hotel. DETAILS Doubles from $170; 011-598-42-578611.
Where to Eat
Garzon Chef Francis Mallmann's modern South American restaurant and five-room hotel. DETAILS Plaza e Iglesia del Pueblo Garzon; 011-598-4-102811.
La Bourgogne An elegant French restaurant. DETAILS Av. del Mar and Calle Pedragosa Sierra; 011-598-42-482007.
Los Negros A Mallmann-owned restaurant serving delicious grilled beef. DETAILS Calle de Los Teros Junto al Faro de José Ignacio; 011-598-4-862091.
Virazón Excellent chivitos (local steak sandwiches). DETAILS Rambla Artigas and Calle 28; 011-598-42-443924.
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