How to get to La Mano (Los Dedos) in Punta del Este
La Mano is outdoors and free to visit, but getting there means locating Playa Brava correctly within Punta del Este. Here you have the exact address, the coordinates, and the best ways to move from Montevideo or from the city center.
Exact address
La Mano is at Parada 1 of Playa Brava, on Av. Eduardo Víctor Haedo (km 162.500), in Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay (postal code 20001). It is not in the center of the peninsula but on the east coast, on the stretch of beach known as the Brava.
How to get there from Montevideo
It is about 140 km east from Montevideo. By car, take Route 1 and then the Interbalnearia Route (IB) to Punta del Este; the trip usually takes between 1h30 and 2h depending on traffic. By bus, several companies connect Montevideo's Tres Cruces terminal with the Punta del Este terminal; from there continue by taxi, remisse, or urban transport to Playa Brava.
Within Punta del Este: by car, taxi, and bus
By car, follow the waterfront and Av. Roosevelt to Av. Eduardo Víctor Haedo, which borders Playa Brava; the sculpture is at Parada 1. From downtown or the port, a taxi or remisse is the most direct option. Urban buses that run along the waterfront also arrive near Parada 1; check the local terminal for the day's lines.
Coordinates and Plus Code
You can paste these coordinates into your browser or maps app: -34.95789, -54.93729. The Plus Code is 23R7+R3 Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay. Both point to Parada 1 of Playa Brava, right where La Mano is.
Parking and tips
Parking is limited and lines the edge of Av. Haedo; in high season it is best to arrive early. The visit is free and the sculpture is outdoors 24 hours, so at sunrise or sunset there are fewer people and better light for photos.
Map to get to La Mano in Punta del Este
La Mano (Hombre emergiendo a la vida)
Av. Eduardo Víctor Haedo, Parada 1 Brava, Punta del Este, Maldonado 20001, Uruguay
23R7+R3 Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is La Mano?
At Parada 1 of Playa Brava, on Av. Eduardo Víctor Haedo (km 162.500), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay. It is on the east coast, not in the center of the peninsula.
How to get to La Mano from Montevideo?
About 140 km east: by car via Route 1 and the Interbalnearia Route (1h30 to 2h), or by bus from Tres Cruces to the Punta del Este terminal and from there by taxi or urban transport.
Can you get to La Mano by public transport?
Yes. Urban buses run along the waterfront to near Parada 1; it is also common to take a taxi or remisse from downtown or the Punta del Este terminal.
Is the entrance to La Mano free?
Yes. It is an outdoor public sculpture, free to access and open 24 hours; there is no ticket or fence.