Uruguay · Maldonado
Punta del Este
Our comfort pick in Uruguay; less compelling if historical cloud is your only metric.
Annularity
5m 29s
Hist. cloud*
55%
Maximum
12:38 UYT
Car
Optional
Base comparison · 6 February 2027
Punta del Este vs La Paloma for the 2027 Annular Eclipse
Punta del Este is the comfort and hotel-inventory choice; La Paloma offers a quieter coast and almost an extra minute of annularity.
Uruguay · Rocha
La Paloma
A strong choice for a relaxed coast trip; not yet our number-one weather recommendation.
Annularity
6m 25s
Hist. cloud*
Verifying
Maximum
12:40 UYT
Car
Useful
* Historical 6 February cloud signal since 2000 when a comparable figure is available; not a forecast.
Annularity duration 5m 29s 6m 25s
Historical cloud signal 55% Verifying
Accommodation depth High Medium
Car dependence Optional Useful
Weather mobility Medium Medium
Who should choose each base
Punta del Este
- ✓ Hotels/resorts and services
- ✓ No-car or low-car trip
- ✓ Comfort-first families and couples
- ✓ Deeper accommodation choice
La Paloma
- ✓ Quieter coast
- ✓ Longer annularity
- ✓ Road-trip feel
- ✓ Comfortable with more car dependence
Verdict
Punta is easier for an international or family trip. La Paloma is more appealing for a coastal road trip if you accept greater car dependence and planning.
Do not treat this comparison as a weather prediction. It is a structured way to choose a base months ahead; the exact observing decision will still depend on the real forecast close to the event.