HALF IRON in Punta del Este, Uruguay, where the swim departure takes place just a few meters from the Enjoy Hotel. Immerse yourself in the 1.9 km fast swim route along the calm white sand beach of Maldonado Bay, with an average water temperature of 73°F/23°C. As cyclists hit the 90k bike course, they'll ride along the flat and stunning coastline towards Punta Ballena Hill, passing by the famous Casapueblo, the residence of renowned artist Carlos Paez Vilaro. The two-loop course includes a ...