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Brazilian tourists warned for parking motorhome on Punta del Este beach

04.06.2026 03:13 1 min 2 sources
El Observador SPA + 1 more
Brazilian tourists warned for parking motorhome on Punta del Este beach
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In Brief

Brazilian tourists received an official warning from the Maldonado municipality for parking a motorhome on Playa Brava beach in Punta del Este. They left without a fine but expressed dissatisfaction on social media.

Brazilian tourists who parked a motorhome on Playa Brava beach in Punta del Este received an official warning from the Maldonado municipality. The incident was based on a 2016 resolution banning the parking of recreational vehicles in the coastal zone outside designated areas.

According to sources, the tourists had been at the spot for about a week. Over the weekend, local authorities enforced the regulation, and the travelers left the beach without further penalties. On social media, one tourist said, "I will spend my money elsewhere," expressing frustration with the situation.

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Brazilian Tourists Receive Warning for Motorhome at Playa Brava

23.03.2026 El Observador SPA

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