Punta Gorda, Montevideo

Punta Gorda
Barrio

Plaza de la Armada

Street map of Punta Gorda

Location of Punta Gorda in Montevideo
Coordinates: 34°53′30″S 56°4′55″W / 34.89167°S 56.08194°W / -34.89167; -56.08194Coordinates: 34°53′30″S 56°4′55″W / 34.89167°S 56.08194°W / -34.89167; -56.08194
Country  Uruguay
Department Montevideo Department
City Montevideo

Punta Gorda is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. It takes its name from the promontory of Punta Gorda.

Location

It borders Malvín to the west, Las Canteras to the northwest, Carrasco Norte and Carrasco to the northeast and the coastline to the south. The coastal avenue along Punta Gorda takes on the names Rambla O'Higgins and Rambla República de Méjico, across which are the beaches Playa de los Ingleses and Playa Verde.

Landmarks

On top of the promontory is a square which is also a park, the Plaza de la Armada (formerly known as Plaza Virgilio) and it is a tourist hotspot. Another notable sight is the Molino de Perez, a historic watermill, now housing a cultural centre.

Educational facilities

Places of worship

See also

References

  1. ↑ Augustinians in Uruguay (Spanish)
  2. ↑ Augustinians in Uruguay (Spanish)
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