PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
P
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Piriápolis
South AmericaUruguayMaldonado

Piriápolis

Maldonado, Uruguay · South America

About Piriápolis

Piriápolis is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Pan de Azúcar, 32km from Punta del Este.

Piriápolis is a town located in Maldonado, Uruguay. With a population of 7,968, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Piriápolis sits in Uruguay, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Montevideo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Piriápolis to your route.

About Piriápolis

Piriápolis is a city in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. It is an important summer resort in the country, predating the larger and better known resort town of Punta del Este. Because it is mainly used as a resort, it has a relatively small permanent population for a city of its size. Piriápolis is also the name of

Read more the municipality to which the city belongs. It includes the following zones: Piriápolis, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa, Playa Verde, Punta Colorada, San Francisco, Punta Negra, Sauce de Portezuelo, Ocean Park, Barra de Portezuelo, La Capuera, Puntas de la Sierra, La Falda, Miramar, Colonia V. Suárez, Sierras del Tirol.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Piriápolis

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Piriápolis.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Piriápolis.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Piriápolis?

Piriápolis offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Piriápolis?

Plan your road trip to Piriápolis with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Piriápolis as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Piriápolis located?

Piriápolis is located in Maldonado, Uruguay, South America. The coordinates are -34.8629 latitude, -55.2747 longitude.

What is the population of Piriápolis?

Piriápolis has a population of approximately 7,968 people, making it a town in Uruguay.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Piriápolis as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Piriápolis. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
7,968
Continent
South America
Country
Uruguay
Region
Maldonado
Timezone
America/Montevideo
Coordinates
-34.8629, -55.2747

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Uruguay

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Uruguay

Tags

South AmericaUruguayMaldonadoTown

Worth the detour from Piriápolis

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Casapueblo

Carlos Paez Vilaro's whitewashed cliff-side sculpture-building at Punta Ballena, built freehand over decades without plans, part museum, part hotel. Sunset is marked with a recorded ceremony.

22 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Punta del Este

South America's glamorous beach resort with the iconic La Mano sculpture emerging from the sand, upscale dining, and the Casapueblo art hotel.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Piriápolis

  • 65 kmLaguna Garzón BridgeRafael Viñoly's striking circular lagoon bridge on the coastal Ruta 10 between José Ignacio and Rocha, designed to slow drivers into a scenic loop over the water.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Piriápolis.

Pan de Azúcar

🇺🇾 Uruguay

10 km awayPop. 6,597

Maldonado

🇺🇾 Uruguay

30 km awayPop. 55,478

Punta del Este

🇺🇾 Uruguay

32 km awayPop. 9,277

San Carlos

🇺🇾 Uruguay

33 km awayPop. 27,471

Solís de Mataojo

🇺🇾 Uruguay

34 km awayPop. 2,825

La Floresta

🇺🇾 Uruguay

39 km awayPop. 1,107

Las Toscas

🇺🇾 Uruguay

43 km awayPop. 3,146

Soca

🇺🇾 Uruguay

44 km awayPop. 1,742

Plan a Road Trip from Piriápolis

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence