Why go
- Capital city of Maldonado Department, Uruguay.
- Served by Centro Aeronáutico Piriápolis.
History
Maldonado is the capital city of Maldonado Department, in eastern Uruguay. According to the 2023 Census, it is the fourth most populated city in the country, with about 102 thousand inhabitants. However, together with the cities of Punta del Este and San Carlos it makes up a conurbation with a population of over 135 thousand inhabitants.
Where to stay
Av. La Paloma &, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · livehotel.com.uy
Rb. Dr. Claudio Williman Parada 27, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · apartbda.com
3372+3VV Selva Negra, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · joanmirohotel.com
Avenida Orlando Pedragosa Sierra Esquina, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · behouse.uy
Roman Guerra 630, 20000 Maldonado, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · wa.me
Parada 20 de Playa Mansa, Rb. Dr. Claudio Williman, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · aparthotelpuntazul.com
32XC+557, 20000 Maldonado, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · instagram.com
32PH+VGM Camino a la laguna, entre, Las Orquideas y, 20000 Maldonado, Uruguay · lospinospunta.com.uy
Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Parada 8, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay · yoopuntadeleste.com
18 de Julio esquina, 20000 Maldonado, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
Costa Rica y, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Abierto solo en temporada Features: takeaway
Restaurant · el mejor chivito de la ciudad Opening hours: Mo-Su 20:00-00:30 · 719 Santa Teresa · pizzerialabarra.com.uy
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza estilo italiana, excelente calidad
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Sandwich, Cake, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-10:45, 16:15-19:00 · Juan Antonio Ledesma, 20000 · jazzcafe.com.uy
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-23:00 · 718 Capitán Miranda (Calle 7), 20100
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: step-free access · Gorlero, Punta del Este
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00 · sabores-de-mama-cafeteria.negocio.site
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-16:00, 20:00-23:30 · tartanna.com
Regional, Pizza, Celiaca, Burger, Beer, Cocktails, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 21:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Avenida a la…
Cafeteria, Cafe, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr 15:00-19:30; Sa,Su 08:00-12:30,15:30-19:30 Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · El Trinquete (Calle 8), 20100
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Chivito, Fast Food · Chivito fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · 18 de Julio, Maldonado
Fish, Barbecue, Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Fish/Barbecue restaurant
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · Florida, Maldonado
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe · Los Muergos (Calle 27)
Milanesa, Fast Food · Milanesa fast food
Empanada, Fast Food · Empanada fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Food Court · Features: step-free access
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Ofrecemos desayunos, brunchs, ensaladas, sándwiches, deli burgers y muchas más opciones de nuestra cocina. También deliciosos postres y para… · cafedelahuerta.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Burger, Breakfast, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Mo 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · Emilio Inzaurraga (Calle 31), Punta del Este
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access
Cafe · cafe · San Francisco, Punta Del Este · teaforthree.net
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 20:00-01:00 · Florida
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-00:00
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Steak House, Fast Food · Steak House fast food · Arturo Santana
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Avenida Francia
Burger, Sandwich, Quesadilla, Fast Food · Burger/Sandwich fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 · El Mesana (Calle 24), 20100 · donutcity.com.uy
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Avenida Orlando Pedragosa Sierra, Punta del Este, 22100
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Avenida Orlando Pedragosa Sierra, Punta Del Este, 20100
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
141 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP) 15 km to the centre
Punta del Este, MA, UY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aerolineas Argentinas, BQB Lineas Aereas, TRIP Linhas A) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Buenos Aires, Rosario (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Buenos Aires*
- BQB Lineas Aereas 5Q (ATR 72) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
- TRIP Linhas A 8R (Saab 340) · 1 route: Rosario
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
El Jagüel / Punta del Este Airport 2.3 km to the centre
Maldonado, MA, UY
Centro Aeronáutico Piriápolis 28 km to the centre
Punta Colorada, MA, UY
Minas Municipal Airfield 68 km to the centre
Minas, LA, UY
La Calera Airport 79 km to the centre
Minas, LA, UY
Wings of Freedom Airport 52 km to the centre
Cuchilla Alta, CA, UY
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Centro Aeronáutico Piriápolis; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maldonado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.