Punta del Este - Half Day Shore Excursion

The Arboretum Lussich is a botanical garden and forest reserve located in the department of Maldonado, Uruguay. It is one of the most important and beautiful natural sites in the country and attracts local visitors and tourists interested in native flora and fauna. It's an ideal destination for nature lovers, where they can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the landscape Casapueblo: Carlos Páez Vilaró began the construction of Casapueblo in 1958 and continued it for decades. The building began as a summer house for the artist and his family, but over time it became an iconic place in Punta Ballena and a cultural landmark in Uruguay. Casapueblo is an ondulating white structure, built on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This artist has many artistic lines in the art from, painting , sculpture , ceramics and writing. Today , the building offers a gallery and open bar to the public and a 4 star hotel where the Vilaro family lives.

-Starting point: port of Punta del Este. -First stop: Arboretum Lussich, considered today as one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, where we can learn about the native flora and fauna of Uruguay and other parts of the world. -We can go on well-maintained trails with a variety of flora species that make this place a paradise for lovers of botany and bird watching. -You can also visit Antonio Lussich Museum and Tile museum. -Next we'll go to The Casapueblo Museum, a building built by the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró located in Punta Ballena. Initially it was the artist's summer home and workshop. It was the permanent residence of its creator, where he worked and where he spent until his death. -Although it is best known for being a museum, the facilities also include an art gallery, a cafeteria which we'll be able to visit. -At last we could enjoy the ceremony of the sun which is a beautiful scene. -The tour will end back in the pick-up location. (Customizable itinerary).