Jose Ignacio is surrounded by lagoons, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. The streets are even named for local birds.
You can see and hear the Right Whales,off shore, from March through October.
Written May 4, 2008
Address: Jose Ignacio
In the summer months, Dec thru Feb, many people come to San Ignacio to sail.
The wind pattern here makes it a very good place for the sport.
Written Apr 11, 2008
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In the summer months, Dec thru Feb, many people come to San Ignacio to sail.The wind pattern here makes it a very good place for the sport.
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Jose Ignacio is 18km up the coast from Punta del Este. It still has a small village atmosphere. People come here to relax on the beach, visit the lighthouse, and to look for birds in the lagoon. We...
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Jose Ignacio was recommended to us by the owners of a bed and breakfast we were staying in in La Barra, Punta del Este. It was a short bus ride from our hotel and we flagged down the bus in early...
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