Playa Pocitos
Playa Pocitos
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR2,313 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited the beach in mid-January, so there were a lot of people out enjoying the warm weather and the beach. We didn't have swimsuits so didn't go in the water, but we enjoyed walking along the beach, people watching, and enjoying the views. It's not a majestic beach, with a bunch of high-rise buildings in the background, but there are lots of people having a good time, and it's just off the Rambla, so a fun detour to visit.
Written April 2, 2024
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ASU_DrK
Phoenix, AZ424 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Pocitos may not be Punta del Este, but for a city beach I always enjoy coming here on a warm day. Long enough for a decent stroll, easy to access via the Rambla, and plenty of restaurants nearby. I find Pocitos neighborhood a bit too quiet compared to downtown, but certainly worth spending a summer day hear soaking in some Uruguayan sun!
Written December 20, 2019
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK6,898 contributions
Jan 2023
Great beach so close to the centre of town, what more could you ask for. Planty of sand and so many other things to see nearby.
Written January 30, 2023
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Anca R
Bucharest11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I just came back from Montevideo where I went to the Pocitos beach. The beach itself is wide and sandy, with buildings and a road on one side. There are no facilities whatsoever (no showers), only a couple of terraces with ecological toilets. I strongly advice against swimming there. The water is muddy, brown and very dirty. It is coming from the river and it is extremely polluted. It was full of some tiny bugs that were biting. I only got in for a few minutes and I got a horrible skin rash. I cannot believe it that the authorities do not issue any warning about it.
Written January 25, 2020
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Biloxi
9 contributions
Jan 2021
The high rise right next to the beach. It is a nice place but buildings next to it makes the aesthetics less appealing.
Written January 29, 2021
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Wynn R
Morgan Hill, CA2,355 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
A charming and popular beach for the locals it is named after the holes dug by household slaves used to was the clothes of the household
Written December 9, 2022
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Elena P
Guadalajara, Mexico4,968 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
The beach is nice with plenty of sand but the water was cold in December. Maybe in January is changing a bit...
Written December 24, 2019
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Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,534 contributions
Dec 2019
This is Montevideo’s beach area. Nice crescent shaped wide beach front, very clean and located in Pocitos. Pocitos is a very upscale neighborhood.
Written December 10, 2019
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,717 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Playa Pocitos is a long beach with clean white sand and is popular with local residents. You can get a nice view of Montevideo while walking this area. Pocitos is also bordered by apartment buildings which casts a shadow on the sand late afternoon.
Written May 5, 2019
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Gil13AR
Arad, Romania502 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Pocitos is a long/wide beach which worth visiting. The sand is golden and very clean. This is the only beach I saw to be cleaned every morning with a special vehicle. Nice sand castle exhibition are taking place here, and I was happy to see one in progress. The water is not clean; it is brown as La Plata river pours its water in the vicinity but still acceptable for a dip.
Written June 27, 2018
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