The Fingers of Punta del Este
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The weather is bad. When I say that, it's an understatement, it's bad weather in Punta del Este / Uruguay. Wind speeds of 40 km and more, plus heavy rain. But it is said that there is no such thing as bad weather, only badly dressed people. Magda's mother used to say "you are not made of sugar, you will not dissolve". There would be another way to escape the weather, drive away to nicer weather regions. We faced the weather. We walked 15 km today and stayed alive. In the video are the fingers of Punta del Este, they were made by a Chilean artist who won an international competition with them in 1984. They are meant to symbolise a warning to swimmers, the currents on the beach are very dangerous and have caused distress to many a good swimmer.
Peter Bauer Insta pbauer2602Peter Bauer Insta pbauer2602
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This is such an awesome attraction to see if you visit Punta del Este, Uruguay! Certain parts of the day will have heavier traffic than other parts of the day, but even with other people around, it is entirely worth it to get a picture with this famous sculpture. You can even enjoy the beautiful walk along the beach where you will see multiple species of birds and the calm waves crashing.
Soledad AngladaSoledad Anglada
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La Mano is a sculpture in Punta del Este by Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal. It depicts five human fingers partially emerging from sand and is located on Parada 1 at Brava Beach in Punta del Este, a popular resort town in Uruguay.It is a fun place to click pictures and then take a nice swim in the beach
Kanchan RawatKanchan Rawat
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The innovation and beauty of the idea are paramount! It’s an admirable and very well executed piece of art of Irarrázabal. Unfortunately as it is, such a big sculpture exposed in a harsh environment by the sea suffers with time, wind and temperature and some revival should be on the call.
Andre Meireles BorbaAndre Meireles Borba
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Que cosa tan horrorosa y que decepción tan grande, se supone que es una de las cosas más famosas de Uruguay (por no decir la más famosa) vengo con la ilusión de ver los famosos dedos y me consigo con eso... los están arreglando pero los mismos lugareños dicen que ya lleva demasiado tiempo y que eso no marcha, de paso le ponen una plataforma de madera cuando se supone que es una mano resurgiendo de la arena. Para completar le ponene unas cintas amarillas asquerosas para que no pase la gente, si claro, es obvio que todo el mundo pasa, qué más daño le pueden hacer? Peor de lo que está no se puede. Justo al lado pasa una avenida así que no hay manera de tomar la foto de lejos, no dejaron muchas posibilidades de enfoque. Entre eso y los edificios al ras de la playa la verdad no entiendo lo "hermoso" de Punta del Este.
Mariarlina Machado NashMariarlina Machado Nash
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Apesar da nova moda lançada pelos influencers de chegar no local, olhar e sair andando, só para marcar mais um ponto turístico como visitado, para quem conhece o que há por trás da obra, sabe que ela é bastante convidativa à reflexão. Uma das interpretações da escultura é que os cinco dedos enterrados na areia da praia simbolizam a vida, como se fosse uma pessoa afogada se salvando e emergindo à superfície. Já a outra interpretação é exatamente o contrário, como se fosse o último gesto de um homem antes de se afogar. Cada um atribui o significado que lhe faça mais sentido. Turistas: comprem lembrancinhas com os vendedores que ficam na calçada (vocês não vão encontrar um preço menor em nenhum outro lugar da cidade e eu sou testemunha disso) e usem e abusem da criatividade na hora de tirar fotos.
Elisa CarolinaElisa Carolina
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Nearby Attractions Of The Fingers of Punta del Este
Casino Nogaró
El Emir beach
La Pastora Pier
Muelle de Mailhos
Playa el Emir
La Glorieta
La Mano • Hombre emergiendo a la vida
Casino Nogaró
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El Emir beach
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La Pastora Pier
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Muelle de Mailhos
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Fingers of Punta del Este
Virazón Puerto
Capi Bar
Restaurant y parrillada La Cava
Guappa
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Restaurante La Vista
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Restaurant Charrua
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Restaurant y parrillada La Cava
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Guappa
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Stop 1 Brava, Punta del Este, Av. Eduardo Victor Haedo km 162.500, 20001 La Barra, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
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La Mano is a sculpture in Punta del Este by Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal. It depicts five human fingers partially emerging from sand and is located on Parada 1 at Brava Beach in Punta del Este, a popular tourist town in Uruguay. It is also known as either Los Dedos, or Hombre emergiendo a la vida.
attractions: Casino Nogaró, El Emir beach, La Pastora Pier, Muelle de Mailhos, Playa el Emir, La Glorieta, La Mano • Hombre emergiendo a la vida, restaurants: Virazón Puerto, Capi Bar, Restaurant y parrillada La Cava, Guappa, Muelle 3, Restaurante La Vista, Rustic resto bar, El Secreto, Miro Resto Bar, Restaurant Charrua
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