A forest fire broke out in the wee hours of Wednesday in the Uruguayan beach resort of Piriápolis, in the department of Maldonado. Firefighters were swiftly deployed to the Cerro del Toro area to keep the flames from reaching Cerro Pan de Azúcar.
The very first one was Piriápolis.
Now, 100 years after it took hold with vacationers, Piriápolis is an old-fashioned seaside resort town with a laidback feel. It’s famous for its esplanade, a beach-side walk known in Uruguay as a rambla. Across the street from the rambla is Piriapolis’
centro (downtown). Piriápolis is the only coastal area in Uruguay with nearby hills.
About Piriápolis
Piriápolis is located in the Department of Maldonado. It’s 61 miles east of Montevideo, and 25 miles west of Punta del Este. (Punta del Este is the largest beach resort town in Uruguay.)