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Casapueblo

Punta del Este, Uruguay
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Type: Historic Sites, Art Museums
Traveler Description: Casapueblo is a hotel and museum built by the Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaro. The museum is a great place to visit to learn more about the... more »
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Jacksonville, Florida
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62 reviews 62 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Unique architectural attraction in an amazing location overlooking the sea. Vilaro made the most of this place on the point of the peninsula. Loved visiting the home and experiencing his art.

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Barrie
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The original home of Paez Vilaro, there are no corners, the view is incredible. I do not like that half of the house was sold to Hotel hilton.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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26 reviews 26 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The town holds the original house were the artist Carlos Paez Vilaro lived and worked. The bar and the terrace have the most beautiful and amazing view for a romantic sunset.

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Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

This cliffside house/hotel of white-painted drippy concrete (like a reticent Gaudi) and blue tiles and decoration (Picasso) is the work and vision of one artist. It comes across as almost entirely derivative, and you won't find anything really new or surprising. Having said that, it is very very beautiful because it fits its seaside location perfectly, particularly when the sun... More

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Howell, Michigan, United States
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

I stayed here recently for one night. The property itself is amazing, but the hotel lacks. The hotel is very expensive and offers nothing luxury for the price. A room that costs over $210 a night should offer a bit more. If I could do it differently I would visit and stay elsewhere.

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washington, dc
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Very touristy, and they want to sell you something, but alas, it is unique and you won't forget it, in a charming area of Punta Ballena, fabulous views and quite spectacular set up.

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Oslo, Norway
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19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Huge white hotel built by artist Carlos Páez Vilaró on the edge of peninsula between punta del este and piriapolis.Come here and see the sunset and hotel from the cafe,pay entrace and use ticket of entrance to cafe in cafe with decent prize.Bee here in good time before sunset to avoid stress and get a good place.Sat and watched sunset... More

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Ft. Lauderdale
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50 reviews 50 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

I had an opportunity to visit Casapueblo and the first striking thing was that it reminded me of Greece with its white paint and blue roof. The view is fantastic and the place romantic. The museaum interesting, most of all the information how this great man built this house which was a dream of his. We had lunch at the... More

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Louisville, Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Very nice setting and plenty of artwork to view. Even with tour buses there it did not seem overly crowded

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Campinas, SP
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23 reviews 23 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

You must go there for the sunset. It´s a very peculiar hotel, incrusted in the rocks. You need to pay a small fee to get in (we paid US$ 15,00 for a couple, but you can use this value in the bar). Next time in Punta, I will consider this hotel for staying.

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