Travel Guide Punta Del Diablo

Located a few kilometers from the Brazilian border, Punta del Diablo has only existed as a village since the 1960s, when it was illegally occupied by fishermen who came to catch sharks in the nearby waters (shark liver oil was a lucrative export). In recent years, the locality has seen its tourism develop considerably. It now has nearly 1,000 permanent residents and receives 20,000 vacationers, many of whom are young "baba cool". The tourist influx is at its peak between December and February. There are campsites, hostels, charming or luxury hotels, and a plethora of restaurants. Many fishermen's shops sell their catch of the day and seafood empanadas . While you're shopping, ask them to take you to Isla de la Coronilla, home to wolves of the sea. Del Diablo has a unique character on the Rocha coast: from the top of the sandy hills in the heart of the village, or from the rocks where the fishermen settle, you can admire the wild beach as far as the eye can see and the preserved dunes. Between July and the end of October, whales can be seen migrating south. A long excursion along Playa Grande, Playa del Barco and Playa Achiras will lead you to the sumptuous Santa Teresa National Park, home to some of the country's most sublime beaches.