Places to visit near

Maldonado

Maldonado is a town in Maldonado district, Uruguay of about 55,478 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast and 13 churches. The must-see places are Catedral de San Fernando, Mansa Beach and Isla Gorriti.

34.9000° S, 54.9500° WPop. 55,478

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see29
Notable174
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maldonado

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Maldonado
  2. Iglesia de San Carloschurch · 30 min
  3. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarrymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sea Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Faro de Isla de Lobosbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mansa Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Maldonado
Today’s loopMaldonadoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maldonado?

Catedral de San Fernando (church, about 2 km), Mansa Beach (beach, about 6 km), Isla Gorriti (river spot, about 8 km), Sea Museum (museum, about 9 km), Faro de Punta del Este (beach, about 10 km), Iglesia de la Candelaria (church, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maldonado?

112 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 11 museums, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maldonado?

Cerro Pelado, about 5 km by road; Cerro El Peñasco (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Maldonado?

Parada 32 Pinares, about 1 km by road; Bahía de Maldonado (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maldonado?

Start in Maldonado, visit Iglesia de San Carlos, then Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry, then Sea Museum, then Faro de Isla de Lobos, then Mansa Beach, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.