Location: Colonia del Sacramento
Top Things to do in Colonia del Sacramento
Top Restaurants in Colonia del Sacramento
What to do and see in Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Barrio Historico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,578 reviews
This historic section of town takes you back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an array of interesting museums, an historic lighthouse and Uruguay’s oldest church.
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
While in Buenos Aires, Argentina, my wife and I took the ferry over to Uruguay and spent a beautiful February 2020 day exploring this gorgeous historical neighborhood. From the lovely cobblestones, to the various historic sites such as the lighthouse and convent ruins, to the cannons, there is much to see during a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento. There is also a lot of fascinating history to learn while exploring Barrio Historico.
2. Puerta de la Ciudadela
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4.5 based on 2,390 reviews
This drawbridge over a moat was built in 1745 as the only entrance to the city.
Reviewed By CampionePete - Campione d'Italia, Italy
This little historic town, once Portuguese is worth a few hours of exploration and if you can afford it , a $25 lunch at the Florida, a half block away from this gate. The gate & wall are well, just a gate and a wall. But the story behind it is interesting and on a local plaque.
3. Playa Fomento
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
4. Rio de la Plata
5. La Calle de los Suspiros
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4.5 based on 4,077 reviews
Reviewed By Takuri - Buenos Aires, Argentina
It's the most picturesque street in Colonia. No wonder brides and lovers choose it as the perfect photographic location.
6. El Tunel del Ayer
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By flywithlola - Central Argentina, Argentina
It was a rainy day in Colonia and close to the hotel we found "El Túnel del Ayer", a place where you choose costumes from the beginning of the 20th century and get a photoshoot. The costumes are original, complete (with hats, shoes, necklaces and more) and easy to put on. There are 3 or 4 different sets where you Will have your photoshoot. Then you look at them in a computer, select the ones you like and have them printed in sepia color at that same momento. We had so much fun!
7. Bastion de Santa Rita
8. Paseo de San Gabriel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By joserafaell89 - Bogota, Colombia
When in Colonia, this spot is a nice place to watch the sunset, enjoy the views of the river, feel the life of the city and even look at the tall buildings of Buenos Aires (Argentina) far in the horizont. Always plenty of people pasing by, fishing, sun bathing, taking a bath in the river or just enjoying the peace and nice atmosphere.
9. Muelle del Puerto de Yates
10. Rambla de Colonia
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4.5 based on 1,026 reviews
Reviewed By markr2306 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
We walked along here from the port to the old town- there were people fishing, lots of green parrots to watch, and a generally relaxed atmosphere with a lovely view over the Ro de Plata to enjoy
