Playa Brava is a great beach for running in Punta del Este. It’s wide, and has good sections of firm, packed sand. The beach stretches for nearly 5 km from the southwestern end at Los Dedos (Hand Sculpture) to the northeastern end at an isthmus in El Placer. The beach is on the ‘rougher’ side and features larger waves than the Mansa side.
The road alongside the beach is not great for running — it’s busy Highway 10, and lacks a decent shoulder. There’s not much along this road – but there is a bus that allows for a one-way run and return.
Playa Brava is a great beach for running in Punta del Este. It’s wide, and has good sections of firm, packed sand. The beach stretches for nearly 5 km from the southwestern end at Los Dedos (Hand Sculpture) to the northeastern end at an isthmus in El Placer. The beach is on the ‘rougher’ side and features larger waves than the Mansa side.
The road alongside the beach is not great for running — it’s busy Highway 10, and lacks a decent shoulder. There’s not much along this road – but there is a bus that allows for a one-way run and return.
The signature run in Punta del Este is the nearly 7 km coastal loop that heads down to the point at Great Britain Square, then heads back up, passing numerous beaches and the famous Los Dedos beach sculpture. Great path and water views the whole way.
Pedestrian-only National Heritage site 1/2 hr. by ferry from Punda del Este. Great destination for runners/walkers! Perimeter loop is ~5 km. Northern end more forested trails, southern end more along the water. Playa Honda is ~1 km long and runnable.
This resort area 40 km west of Punta del Este is wonderful for running. There's a 5 km waterfront path with great water views as you curve around the port. Piriápolis Beach is 3 km long and very runnable. For a challenge, run up the Hill of San Antonio!
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Playa Brava is a great beach for running in Punta del Este. It’s wide, and has good sections of firm, packed sand. The beach stretches for nearly 5 km from the southwestern end at Los Dedos (Hand Sculpture) to the northeastern end at an isthmus in El Placer. The beach is on the ‘rougher’ side and features larger waves than the Mansa side.
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