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entrepreneur Francisco Piria, who built the landmark Argentino Hotel and an eccentric
hillside residence known as Castillo de Piria (Piria's Castle).
Almost all the action happens in the 10-block stretch of beachfront between Av Arti-
gas (the access road from Ruta 9) and Av Piria (where the coastline makes a broad curve
southwards). Streets back from the beach quickly become residential.
The surrounding countryside holds many interesting features, including two of
Uruguay's highest summits.
Sights & Activities
Swimming
and
sunbathing
are the most popular activities, and there's good
fishing
off
the rocks at the end of the beach, where Rambla de los Argentinos becomes Rambla de
los Ingleses.
For a great view of Piriápolis, take the
chairlift
(Aerosilla; adult/child UR$150/90;
10am-sunset)
to the summit of
Cerro San Antonio
at the east end of town.
Sleeping
Prices here are for high season. Low-season rates are up to 50% less.
Hostel Piriápolis
HOSTEL $
( 4432-0394;
www.hosteluruguay.org/piriapolis
.
html; Simón del Pino 1106; dm/tw/d incl breakfast UR$330/780/950, non-member surcharge per
person UR$100; )
This 240-bed hostel, one of South America's largest, has several
four-bed dorms, dozens of doubles (the best-value budget rooms in town) and a guest kit-
chen. It as desolate as an airplane hangar when empty, but full of life (and often booked
solid) in January and February.
Bungalows Margariteñas
BUNGALOW $$$
( 4432-2245;
www.margaritenias.com
;
cnr Zufriategui & Piedras; d/tr/q UR$1450/1600/1800;
)
Near the bus terminal, this place has well-equipped, individually decorated bun-
galows that sleep two to four. Affable owner Corina speaks English and meets guests at
the bus station upon request.
Argentino Hotel
LUXURY HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 4432-2791;
www.argentinohotel.com.uy
; Ramblade los Argentinos s/n; r per person incl break-
fast US$108-136, incl half board US$138-166;
)
Even if you don't stay here, you
