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Punta del Este Elite Coastal Lexicon
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  • 1. Historic coastal vessel type linked to early port trade near Punta del Este (9)
  • 2. Elevated vantage point offering panoramic views, a key aspect of Punta del Este’s landscape (7)
  • 4. Ornithological term for a sloped nesting area of local coastal bird species (9)
  • 6. Small wooden horse-shaped beach toy or local estuarine fish, a symbol of regional summer (9)
  • 7. Local nickname referring cryptically to the vulnerable dune lagomorph species near Punta del Este (6)
  • 9. Scientific name variant for a nearshore marine predator occasionally sighted off Punta del Este (9)
  • 11. Concatenated colloquial form for this iconic land projection famed for its lighthouse (10)
  • 13. Regional name for a small carnivorous mammal known for its distinctive musk in nearby reserves (8)
  • 14. Ethnic origin referenced in local history marking migratory settlers who influenced regional cuisine (8)
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  • 3. Ecological adjective relating to riverbanks found near some of Punta del Este’s estuaries (8)
  • 5. Avant-garde museum-villa by Carlos Páez Vilaró, a concrete emblem of local art and architecture (10)
  • 8. Department encompassing Punta del Este, vital for understanding regional governance (9)
  • 10. Technical surname of the family historically controlling the compact estuary fisheries (9)
  • 12. Primary economic activity entailing visitor influx and cultural exchange in Punta del Este (7)
  • 15. Old craft related to stonework seen in historical buildings and retaining walls along the coast (8)
  • 16. Ecological feature behind the barrier beaches, protected waters typical of Maldonado’s coast (6)
  • 17. Term for a resident or denizen of this affable resort city (6)
  • 18. Adjective describing the rugged southern beach famously tempestuous in Punta del Este (5)

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