Location: Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia Department, Uruguay
Country: Uruguay
Department: Colonia
Founded: 1680
Founded by: Manuel Lobo
Elevation: 27 m (89 ft)
Population (2011 Census)• Total: 26,231
Time zone: UTC -3
Postal code: 70000
Dial plan: +598 452 (+5 digits)
Climate: Cfa
UNESCO World Heritage SiteOfficial name: Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Criteria: Cultural: iv
Reference: 747
Inscription: 1995 (19th Session)
Area: 16 ha
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The 5 Best Beaches in Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department
June 28, 2021 Nicolette Lion
The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. It's an easy day trip by ferry from Buenos Aires, making the beaches a popular Argentinean escape. Major sights include Iglesia Matriz, the country's oldest church, the Municipal Museum and a 17th-century port jutting into the river.
Restaurants in Colonia del Sacramento
1. Playa Fomento
Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay
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