The Miss Atlantico Internacional 2011 beauty pageant took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on February 12th.

The winner was Miss South Africa, 22-year old Michelle Gildenhuys, from Kraaifontein, Cape Town.

The 1st runner-up honor went to Miss Costa Rica, Karen Quiros, and the 2nd runner-up title went to Miss Panama, Ana Maria Gordon.

16 beautiful women competed in this year’s event. Congratulations to the winner and finalists!

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