Piriápolis, Uruguay: Retirement, Lifestyle and Cost of Living Information
The very first one was Piriápolis. Now, 100 years after it took hold with vacationers, Piriápolis is an old-fashioned seaside resort town with a laidback feel. It’s famous for its esplanade, a beach-side walk known in Uruguay as a rambla. Across the street from the rambla is Piriapolis’ centro (downtown). Piriápolis is the only coastal area in Uruguay with nearby hills. About Piriápolis Piriápolis is located in the Department of Maldonado. It’s 61 miles east of Montevideo, and 25 miles west of Punta del Este. (Punta del Este is the largest beach resort town in Uruguay.)
Source: internationalliving.com