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IRONMAN 70.3 Punta del Este
Punta del Este, Uruguay · 07 March 2027
Where to stay for IRONMAN 70.3 Punta del Este
Curated zones picked by what matters most for your race week.
Lowest race-morning stressBest for first-time athletesBest for supporters
Península
- Stress 3/10 — walkable to the start.
- Transit 2/10 — minimal logistics under pressure.
- Atmosphere 10/10 with easy course access.
$$$$stress 3/10
Best value
Aidy Grill / Brava Edge
- $$$ pricing with a workable race-week setup.
$$$stress 4/10
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Key race locations
From the official athlete guide — re-check during race week.
- Race finish area
Race-week timeline
Standard IRONMAN cadence — verify exact times on the race website.
- Thu4MarT−3
Travel & arrival
Land, build your bike, settle in. Aim to be on destination time before race morning.
- Fri5MarT−2
Athlete check-in opens
Collect race packet, timing chip, swim cap. Bring photo ID and signed waiver.
- Sat6MarT−1
Bike & gear check-in
Mandatory bike rack-in and gear bag drop, typically early afternoon. Miss this and you can't race.
- Sun7MarRACE
Race day
Transition opens ~04:00. Pro start ~06:25, age-groupers shortly after. Cut-off 17 hours.
- Mon8MarT+1
Bike collection & home
Collect your bike and gear bags before the morning cut-off. Then travel or extend the trip.
Packet pickup & cut-offs
Miss any of these and you can't race. Verify exact times with the race website once published.
- FridayAthlete check-inTypically 10:00–17:00. Collect race packet, timing chip, swim cap.
- SaturdayBike & gear check-inTypically 12:00–16:00. Bike rack-in plus T1 / T2 / Special-Needs bag drop.
- MondayBike & gear collectionUsually a tight morning window — plan your departure flight after this.
Bring with you: photo ID, signed athlete waiver, national federation licence (BTF / USAT / etc.) or one-day permit fee, helmet (compulsory for bike check-in).
Race-day weather
Historical band from the same calendar week over the last 5 years.
Hotel zones
- Península$$$$
The most atmospheric base between Playa Mansa and Playa Brava, with dense dining, harbor walks and strong appeal for supporters. Race operations have used Punta del Este’s waterfront, but verify the current swim, transition and closure locations because access around the peninsula can be restricted.
transit 2/10stress 3/10vibe 10/10 - Aidy Grill / Brava Edge$$$
A residential-hotel district just inland from Playa Brava, balancing beach access with a calmer night’s sleep than the peninsula core. Verify where athletes must enter transition and whether coastal closures leave a practical walking route from the chosen property.
transit 4/10stress 4/10vibe 7/10 - Playa Mansa / Punta del Este West$$$
A sunset-facing beachfront area with condos and family-friendly stays, generally calmer than Brava and useful for groups wanting kitchens and space. The zone stretches considerably, so verify the exact race site and closure-controlled crossings before assuming the whole Mansa strip is equally convenient.
transit 5/10stress 5/10vibe 8/10
Logistics
No logistics notes yet.
Airports
- PDP Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport—
Bike shops near the start
Handy for last-minute spares, CO2, or a pre-race tune. Distances are from the swim/start line — call ahead to confirm race-week opening hours.
- Giro 213037 Avenida Orlando Pedragosa Sierra, Punta del Este828 m
- Giro 21 Punta del Este3037 venida Pedragosa Sierra, Punta Del Este853 m
- siente en grøn989 m
- TrekAvenida Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Punta del Este1.9 km
- Coussan Hnos5.2 km
- Coussan Taller de Bicicletas5.4 km
- Taller de Motos6.8 km
- Nuñez Repuestos de Bicicletas18.0 km
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors