The lovely port town of Punta del Este in Uruguay was the first stop in the 2017-2018 great Clipper Round the World race. For those who are interested in visiting this city, there are several ways to explore the town. Below are at the available methods of transportation when going to, in, and
Airport
Visitors can fly into the city via domestic or international flights. The airport of destination is the Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport, which is closer to Laguna del Sauce at the outskirts of Punta del Este. There is also the Carrasco International Airport, which is less than 120 kilometers from the port city.
Ferry
Since Punta del Este is a port town, tourists arrive via ferry. The ferry leaves Buenos Aires and goes all the way to Montevideo, which is 140 kilometers from Punta del Este. Visitors can opt to go either by car or bus to Punta del Este.
Taxis and buses
Taxis and buses are readily available at the airports. There are two major bus companies, Copsa and Cot, and private taxi services that bring people from the airports to Punta del Este.
James Feldkamp, currently the Lead Consultant for Intelligence and Counterterrorism at Complete Threat Preparedness, will be joining the Clipper Round the World race next year, the first stop of which is Punta del Este in Uruguay. For more on James and his work and interests, visit this page.
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