Punta del Este Travel Forum

How's the surf in Uruguay? Is PdE a good surf spot? Any spots close by? Recommend any hotels on the beach, close to good surf and nightlife?

Your answers are appreciated...TheOC

There are some good surfing places in Uruguay... the best ones are on the Ocean Atlantic. In my opinion, La Paloma is the best spot... it's about 80 or 90 kilometers north east of Punta del Este.
PdE is a nice spot, too. But you have to go to the "Brava" area...

If you go during the summer season (late December, January and February), both places are good options for nightlife.

much appreciated
any hotels you can recommend?

No, I've no idea. If you go to La Paloma (or anywhere in Rocha)... camping is the cheapest way.
In Punta del Este... everything is more expenssive and during the high season, getting a hotel may be difficult. Make sure you book that kind of stuff in advance, at least a couple of months.

Hi,
Check this pages with information for surfers in Uruguay, and pictures, weather forecast, etc.
http://uruguaysurf.homestead.com/index.html
http://surfactory.homestead.com/index.html
http://www.paipo.com.uy/

They are in spanish, but hope it helps.
Enjoy,

Rafa