Punta de las Salinas

Description

Nestled in the extreme south of Punta del Este, there is a site of singular relevance for Uruguay: Punta de las Salinas. This geographical point, the southernmost in the country, preserves historical and geographical elements that make it a place of particular interest.

Punta de las Salinas is distinguished for being the home of the anchor of the Ajax Ship, protagonist of the Battle of the Río de la Plata in 1939, a confrontation that marked a significant chapter in World War II. Facing this location, the limit is established between the waters of the Río de la Plata and the vast Atlantic Ocean, a point of convergence that marks the coastal geography of the region.

This enclave receives its name due to the salt mining that originated in the 19th century. In the middle of that time, the German businessman Luis Bumester promoted activity in this area, giving rise to the name that prevails today: Punta de las Salinas. This historical reference to the salt industry is combined with its exceptional geographical position to form an integral part of Punta del Este's identity.