When going on vacation, many are the destinations that can cross our mind, but it would be ideal to enjoy and have the chance to see your favorite movie star. Maybe you think we’re talking about Los Angeles, the mythical city of the American filmmaking mecca, but far from there is a place located in Uruguay, called Punta del Este, where you can enjoy top quality holidays.

Punta del Este is one of the most important and exclusive resorts in Latin America, located in the Atlantic Ocean with a permanent population of more than 12 thousand inhabitants that in the tourist season the austral summer gathers more than 450 thousand people.

Since its discovery by Spanish navigator Juan Diaz de Solís in 1519, its dissemination as a town on July 5, 1907 under the law No. 3,186 promulgated by the then President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Claudio Williman, to the current formidable real estate development, wars and bilateral developments have arisen, such as the current World Trade Organization.

Film actors, TV personalities, musicians, sportsmen and business people choose Punta del Este, in the southeast of Uruguay, as a favorite destination and spend some days of tranquility and rest from their everyday activities.

The exceptional place attracts the visit of renowned international artists such as the protagonist of ” Die Hard “, Bruce Willis, who enjoyed of its beaches and parties. Kevin Bacon, his wife and two children, enjoyed the warm southern summer during the first days of January.

In addition to these two men from the big screen, the spectacular Naomi Campbel walked her style through the main tourist route of the city, Gorlero Avenue. French ex soccer player Zinedine Zidane, actor Keanu Reeves, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and fashion designer Ralph Lauren are some of the celebrities who chose this exclusive southern destination.

Actress Uma Thurman, the singers Shakira, Plácido Domingo and Julio Iglesias, integrate the list of celebrities who chose the South American country that has its summer season from the 21 of December to the 20 of March, when the temperatures are, on average, between 28 and 35 degrees Celsius.

The spectacular place has art galleries, restaurants with gastronomy of the five continents, cinemas, casino, shops, discos, among other attractions.

If you are looking for contact with nature, you can visit Isla Gorriti to enjoy an unparalleled nature and its two beautiful beaches, Puerto Jardín and Playa Honda. You can also visit Isla de Lobos, a rocky area where you can find the largest colony of sea lions in South America.

All these trips can be done through cruises and sailboats that constantly leave from Punta del Este’s port. Now, if you are into adventure, you can rent a helicopter and enjoy the air of this exclusive five-star resort.

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