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Museo del Mar

Calle Corsario esquina Galeon | La Barra, Punta del Este 20100, Uruguay
+598 42 771817
4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Description: One of the largests exhibitions in the world.
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Montevideo, Uruguay
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

It is interesting to see what has been found in our costs... Curiosities and nice memories from historical info from main spots in Uruguay. It is not perfectly organised still nice to see. More

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Brasilia, DF
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

The museum was recommended by the owner of the Posada we stayed at. It was a rainy day so we thought Why not? It turned out to be a very interesting option. Museo del mar is fun for all ages. You can follow the history of Punta del Este and find interesting facts about its sea life. Also, there is... More

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Pelotas, RS
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

your kids will love it. There are so many kinds of fishes, corals, whale bones and also pirate history. More

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

It started as a private single effort and as a private collection. It became a very good place for going with family to learn and know more about sea life. More

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Buenos Aires
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

The museum is ok to spend an rainy afternoon with your kids. It has a room for them to paint and they get to learn something about sea life. Nice. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

grrrrrr bones for the chidren, history of Punta for gown-ups, pirates, whales..... If you have children .,.. do it ! More

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San Isidro, Argentina
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Montevideo, Uruguay
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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Minas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Miami
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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