El Chorro: open sea between Manantiales and José Ignacio
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El Chorro is on route 10, past Manantiales and before reaching José Ignacio, on the open ocean. It's a small-scale seaside town: just a few blocks between the route and the beach, houses among pines and acacias, and a wide, quiet beach that fills up with families and surfers in season.
In recent years it has become one of the areas with the most development of gated communities and country-estate clubs in the east, offering serviced plots with security and amenities just minutes from the restaurants of Manantiales and Laguna Garzón.
The offering ranges from summer houses to plots in gated communities and country estates further inland. We work the whole area — El Chorro, Balneario Buenos Aires, Punta Piedras — with real information and direct advice.
Market data for El Chorro
As of September 2026, an apartment in El Chorro is listed at a median price of USD 500.000 (USD 4.516/m²); a house, at USD 650.000; the first half of January, a 2-bedroom apartment rents on average for USD 13.300.
Sales: medians from listings published on MercadoLibre and InfoCasas, surveyed in September 2026 (excluding off-plan projects). Rentals: average published prices for the 2027 summer season in La Barra (our own survey, September 2026); the full table by period is in the seasonal rental guide. More figures by zone and sub-zone in the market report.
Where is El Chorro located
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Three takes from the team, with concrete local market data.
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- LifestyleLiving in Punta del Este all year roundSchools, healthcare, connectivity and the neighborhoods permanent residents choose.
- ReportPrice per m² by area in Punta del EsteReference price ranges for each neighborhood, sale timelines and negotiation margin.
Frequently asked questions about El Chorro
How much does an apartment in El Chorro cost?
As of September 2026, the median listed price for an apartment for sale in El Chorro is USD 500.000, about USD 4.516/m². 2-bedroom units run about USD 346.303. These are listing values: the closing price is usually 6% to 10% lower.
How much does a house cost in El Chorro?
The median listed price of a house for sale in El Chorro is USD 650.000 (USD 3.000/m²). It varies a lot with the lot, the distance to the sea, and whether it has a pool.
How much does it cost to rent in El Chorro in January?
For the 2027 summer, a 2-bedroom apartment in El Chorro is listed on average at USD 13.300 for the first half of January; a 3-bedroom house, at USD 15.750. The second half of January is listed between 25% and 40% cheaper, and February between 35% and 50% below the first half of January.
How far is El Chorro from downtown and the beach?
El Chorro is about 15 km by road from downtown Península. The closest beach: Playa El Chorro.
Where is El Chorro located and how do you get there?
On route 10, between Manantiales and José Ignacio, about twenty minutes by car from the Península of Punta del Este. It's reached via route 10 from La Barra or via Camino Eguzquiza from route 9.
What type of property is available in El Chorro?
Summer houses amid greenery, plots and lots in gated communities and new chacra clubs, plus a few country estates further inland. This is an area with little apartment supply.
What advantage does El Chorro have over Manantiales or José Ignacio?
More accessible prices than its neighbors, with the same ocean beach and the same natural surroundings, in a smaller, quieter seaside town. For many buyers, it's the way to get into the east coast without giving up location.
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