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Things to do in Colonia del Sacramento

Walk the Portuguese-founded old town, cross the Puerta de Campo, climb the lighthouse and watch the sun set over the marina on the Río de la Plata.

9 sights

All tours and tickets in Colonia del Sacramento

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Neighborhood

Barrio Histórico

Portuguese-founded old town on a peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995.Entry: Free to visit
Viewpoint

Faro de Colonia

Lighthouse beside the ruins of the San Francisco Xavier convent, with views over the old town and river.Entry: UYU[fee]; check hoursSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Museo Municipal Dr. Bautista Rebuffo

Municipal museum space on Calle del Comercio, next to the ruins of the Governor's House.Entry: Check hoursSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Museo Portugués

Portuguese Space of the Museo de Colonia, on Enríquez de la Peña in the old town.Entry: Check hoursSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Old town cafés and restaurants

Restaurants of the Barrio Histórico, serving river fish, local cheeses and Uruguayan Tannat wine.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos

Bullring of 1910, restored in 2021 as a cultural complex with a restaurant, wine bar and cafe.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo

Central square of the old town, ringed by small museums and landmarks.Entry: Free to visit
Ruins

Puerta de la Ciudadela

The Puerta de Campo of 1745, framed by a fort, a moat with a bridge and stone pillars.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Puerto de Yates

Marina of yachts and sailboats from Argentina, a favorite place to watch the sunset over the bay.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets