World's First Cipriani Resort to Open in Punta del Este, Featuring Luxury Amenities and Historic Replica

Punta del Este is solidifying its status as a premier destination for ultra-luxury projects in Latin America, with new residential towers, five-star hotels, and mixed-use complexes emerging across the city, particularly in areas like José Ignacio, Manantiales, La Barra, and La Brava.

The La Brava coastline, known for its eight kilometers of oceanfront, is witnessing a transformation. Among the notable sites is the former San Rafael hotel casino, a historic landmark that symbolized the city for decades before its demolition in 2019. The site has now been chosen by Grupo Cipriani for its ambitious new venture.

Grupo Cipriani, a family company founded in 1931 with the opening of Harry's Bar in Venice, is investing an estimated $700 million in the Cipriani Resort, Residences & Casino Punta del Este. This marks the group's first resort worldwide and its initial project in the Southern Hemisphere. The development will encompass a hotel, residences, a casino, seven restaurants, a spa, and luxury retail and entertainment venues.

A significant feature of the project is the construction of a replica of the historic San Rafael hotel, maintaining its characteristic brick silhouette and gable roof design. The overall development, designed by the architectural firm of Rafael Viñoly, will comprise three residential towers of 30, 45, and 60 stories. The main tower is set to reach 320 meters, with the lower 15 floors dedicated to the hotel and amenities, and floors 16 through 45 housing 65 residences ranging from 200 to 1620 square meters.

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The challenge is even greater considering it is being built on land just 30 meters from the sea.