Things to do in Piriápolis
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SOS Rescate de Fauna Marina
Ten kilometers south of Piriápolis is Uruguay’s premier marine-animal rescue and rehabilitation center, SOS Rescate de Fauna Marina. Run entirely by volunteers, its emphasis is on educating schoolchildren, who can assist with daily feedings and observe penguins, sea lions, turtles and other rescued wildlife. Visitors willing to support the center’s mission with the requested UR$50 donation (or more) are welcome with advance notice.
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Hike to Cerro Pan de Azúcar
From the Reserva de Fauna Autóctona, hikers can climb Uruguay's fourth-highest 'peak,' Cerro Pan de Azúcar (389m). The trail (three hours roundtrip) starts as a gradual dirt road, then narrows to a steep path marked with red arrows. Ask for directions at Parador Drago, in the reserve's parking lot.
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Fishing
There's good fishing off the rocks at the west end of the beach, where Rambla de los Argentinos becomes Rambla de los Ingleses.
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Sal y Pimienta
This corner eatery one block back from the beach offers affordable set menus with an emphasis on pasta and seafood.
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Cerro San Antonio
For a great view of Piriápolis, take the chairlift to the summit of Cerro San Antonio at the east end of town.
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