Things to do in Punta Del Diablo
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Bosque de Ombúes
The Ombu is native to the Pampas, a hardy, fast-growing tree able to survive on very little water. A tour through Bosque de Ombúes (Ombu Forest) takes an hour by jeep or tractor, or two hours by foot. Your guide will point out unique forest flora, fascinating birdlife, and carpinchos - large rodents used traditionally to cure influenza and the common cold.
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La Penultima
La Penultima has views of the wild ocean from the front balcony and a Mexican cantina feel. It serves up pizzas and seafood and sometimes has live music. Other little bars open up along the seafront during the summer, but the best parties happen on the beach where locals and visitors gather around beachfires to play guitars, sing songs and just generally hang out.
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Centro de Tortugas Marinas
While Uruguay has no nesting beaches for sea turtles, the area from Barra del Chuy to Punta del Diablo is an important foraging area. The Center for Marine Turtles provides information on when to see these cute creatures, as well as running a volunteer program and educating visitors on environmental factors threatening the turtles and their habitat.
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El Viejo y El Mar
This ramshackle restaurant is suffused with a carefully calculated rustic-hip atmosphere - its candlelit walls are adorned with fishing nets, wine bottles, lanterns and guitars, and a friendly dog roams from room to room. You're offered whatever they're serving that night, with fish and wine sure to feature prominently.
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Punta Del Diablo Village
Fabulously remote, seriously underdeveloped and stunningly picturesque, this little fishing-surfing village of wooden cabins and winding dirt streets attracts a nature-oriented crowd. Parque Nacional Santa Teresa is within easy hiking distance. Horse riding can be arranged; ask in town for Sr José Vega.
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Laguna Negra
Located in Parque Nacional de Santa Teresa, and a popular destination with Uruguayan and Brazilian visitors, the enormous Laguna Negra and surrounding marshes support abundant bird life, as well as some highly venomous snakes. You can also take a scenic boat ride on the lake.
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Estación Biológica Potrerillo de Santa Teresa
On the shores of Laguna Negra, 10km northwest of town, the Estación Biológica Potrerillo de Santa Teresa harbors a rich variety of bird and plant life and several 3000-year-old indigenous burial mounds. Three-hour tours can be arranged.
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La Gaviotas Coiner
La Gaviotas Coiner is one of the best restaurants in town. Locally caught seafood is a specialty. Try the excellent corvina a la Provencal (Croaker Provencal).
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Al Pairo
Right on the waterfront, Al Pairo serves delicious seafood with a fabulous view.
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