Kiyú: Beaches and Coastal Landscape on the Río de la Plata

The coast shapes Kiyú in different ways: with cliffs, sandy beaches, and dunes, as well as sports areas and individual art installations. For your planning, the specific location details and conditions matter—for example, the summer season for volleyball courts or checking with the provider about horseback rides.

Coastal Landscape and Beaches

Kiyú’s coastal landscape includes significant cliffs and coastal bluffs, sandy beaches on the Río de la Plata, and extensive dune systems. The coastal scenery therefore extends beyond sandy beaches: cliffs and dunes are also part of it.

Some of Kiyú’s most visited beaches are Vistamar, Bajada de Tequila, Bajada del Parador del Medio, and Parador Chico. Visitor patterns may vary by season; keep this in mind when planning your beach days.

Coastal and Beach Activities

Volleyball courts are usually available in summer along the Tequila waterfront promenade near Stop 13 and at Parador Chico beach near Stop 3. The stop numbers and their locations on the promenade and beach make the two places easy to distinguish.

A designated nautical zone for boats and jet skis is located at Bajada del Parador del Medio near Stop 9. Check local conditions before using it.

Stand-up paddleboarding and kitesurfing are usually practiced at Boca de Mauricio and at Bajada del Suri in Ordeig. Boca de Mauricio is also named as a fishing spot; together with La Guitarra, it is one of the places in Kiyú mentioned for fishing. Local conditions may vary.

Horseback Riding, Paragliding, and Tejo

Guided horseback rides depart year-round from Stop 2 in Kiyú. They follow La Guitarra beach and pass through nearby woods. The ride therefore includes both a stretch of beach and wooded areas. Check with the provider about the ride before your visit.

The waterfront promenade between Stops 5 and 7 is considered a suitable launch site for paragliders because of the high cliffs there. In addition to El Indio near Stop 3, there are freely accessible tejo courts—another activity at a specifically named location.

Coastal Landmarks and Art

The Letras corpóreas were unveiled in 2025 as part of celebrations marking the seaside resort’s 70th anniversary. They are located on the waterfront promenade between Stops 8 and 9 and offer views of the Río de la Plata.

At the start of Bulevar Uruguay near Stop 1, there is an artistic design on a buoy attributed to Carlos Reyes. The Letras corpóreas connect views of the river with a dated occasion; the buoy design, by contrast, is notable for its attribution to an artist.

For your planning, the activities differ particularly in terms of season and format: volleyball courts are usually available in summer, while guided horseback rides depart year-round and follow La Guitarra beach and pass through nearby woods. Check with the provider about the ride in advance.

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