José Ignacio, Uruguay

José Ignacio is a resort in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.

Geography

The resort is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, on Route 10, east of José Ignacio Lagoon.
A notable feature is the Punta José Ignacio Lighthouse.

History

In April 1873 the British ship Norman got wrecked near José Ignacio. In the 2020s, the town became an arts destination.

Population

In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.