Itineraries
Itineraries for Colonia del Sacramento are on the way.
Where to stay
The Barrio Histórico for the cobbled streets and sights on foot; the marina side for harbor views; near the bus terminal for early coaches.
The areas: Barrio Histórico, Marina and port, Near the bus terminal.
Where to stay in Colonia del Sacramento: areas and adviceHotels in Colonia del SacramentoPlaces to see
All things to do in UruguayNeighborhoodBarrio HistóricoPortuguese-founded old town on a peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995.Entry: Free to visit
TransportColonia Bus TerminalBus station on Avenida Buenos Aires, about a 10 minute walk from the old town.Entry: Bus station
ViewpointFaro de ColoniaLighthouse beside the ruins of the San Francisco Xavier convent, with views over the old town and river.Entry: UYU[fee]; check hours
MuseumMuseo Municipal Dr. Bautista RebuffoMunicipal museum space on Calle del Comercio, next to the ruins of the Governor's House.Entry: Check hours
MuseumMuseo PortuguésPortuguese Space of the Museo de Colonia, on Enríquez de la Peña in the old town.Entry: Check hours
FoodOld town cafés and restaurantsRestaurants of the Barrio Histórico, serving river fish, local cheeses and Uruguayan Tannat wine.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodPlaza de Toros Real de San CarlosBullring of 1910, restored in 2021 as a cultural complex with a restaurant, wine bar and cafe.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodPlaza Mayor 25 de MayoCentral square of the old town, ringed by small museums and landmarks.Entry: Free to visit
RuinsPuerta de la CiudadelaThe Puerta de Campo of 1745, framed by a fort, a moat with a bridge and stone pillars.Entry: Free to visit
ViewpointPuerto de YatesMarina of yachts and sailboats from Argentina, a favorite place to watch the sunset over the bay.Entry: Free to visit