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Colonia lighthouse

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
4.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Description: Ascend to the top of this still-operating 1857 lighthouse for a lovely view of the city.
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Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

It´s a litle tall, not too much but it´s too small to upstairs. but the viuw is excellent

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Brussels, Belgium
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

beautiful and well worth it in the old part of the city. Make sure you don't get stuck up there as only one person can climb the stairs at a time!

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Nothing from other world to see here, an old lightouse with long stairs, no elevator. Panoramic view from the top and middle rest.

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chicago, Il
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

We went on the day trip to Colonia. People thinking of going should be aware that the Sea Cat is the same ferry as the Buquebus but costs way less. We paid $180.00 Argentinian pesos each and literally sat next to another couple that paid $400.00 Argentinian pesos for the SAME TRIP!! The trip was fun and very relaxing but... More

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Vancouver
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Lost my hat in a sudden gust of wind but it was worth it to see the Rio de la Plata all the way to Buenos Aires and the Burquebus sailing in, not to mention the vistas of Colonia.

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sugarloaf
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

enjoyed the views from the lighthouse and the price was very reasonable.

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Buenos Aires
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

As I have a sail boat, very often we cross de Río de la Plata and stay in Colonia o Riachuelo for long weekends. Is a beautifull place for rest and walk.

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london
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

A very interesting site, built on an old convent. Worth the few pesos to climb up and get a great view of Colonia and across to BA in Argentina

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New York City, New York
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Although it was a cloudy day so we couldn't see BA, it was worth climbing to the top for the fun of it.

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Montevideo-Uruguay
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Even if you do not make it to the very top, from the landing halfway up you can enjoy a nice 360º view of the town and the river.

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