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

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.

In April 1873 the British ship Norman got wrecked near José Ignacio.

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