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Jun
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C
Jul
57°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
Aug
58°F 14°C
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62°F 16°C
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Barrio Historico
Barrio Historico
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#1 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 228 reviews
Owner description: This historic section of town takes you back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an array of interesting museums, an... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Indoor Turismo Day Tours
Indoor Turismo Day Tours
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#2 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: We offer private and regular tours. For example the classic tours (Montevideo City Tour, Punta del Este One Day Tour or... more » Owner description: We offer private and regular tours. For example the classic tours (Montevideo City Tour, Punta del Este One Day Tour or Colonia) and some special tours that only Indoor offers (Football/Soccer Tour, Football Experience, City + Chivito Tour, Shopping Tours, Dinner Show Tour, Winery Tour with lunch and Farm Day Tour). Our Football Experience tour is really great. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Puerta de la Ciudadela
Puerta de la Ciudadela
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#3 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
This drawbridge over a moat was built in 1745 as the only entrance to the city.
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Rio de la Plata
Rio de la Plata
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#4 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Colonia lighthouse
Colonia lighthouse
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#5 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Ascend to the top of this still-operating 1857 lighthouse for a lovely view of the city.
Attraction type  Lighthouses
The Wine Experience
The Wine Experience
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#6 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Wine Experience will be offering All Inclusive Daily Wine Tours in Colonia that includes Transportation, Gourmet Three... more » Owner description: The Wine Experience will be offering All Inclusive Daily Wine Tours in Colonia that includes Transportation, Gourmet Three Course Lunch, Visit to 2 Wineries, Tastings of 8 wines, Opportunity to meet the Owner & Winemaker, Visit to the Vineyards & Bodegas, and an Unforgettable First Class Adventure ! Please click on the website for further details. Start Your Dream Journey Now. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Iglesia Matriz
Iglesia Matriz
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#7 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Strikingly stark and simple in design, this 17th-century church is one of the oldest in Uruguay.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Playa Ferrando
Playa Ferrando
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#8 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews

Ferrando is the family name of the owner of this area at the beginning of the 20th. century. His business was to sell stones and sand to Buenos Aires as building material. The... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Parque Anchorena
Parque Anchorena
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#9 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  16.1 miles from city centre
Avenida General Flores
Avenida General Flores
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#10 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Convento de San Francisco
Convento de San Francisco
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#11 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Visitors can view the ruins of one of the city’s oldest buildings, this late 17th-century convent.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Museo Portuguese
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#12 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Portuguese history is the central feature of this cultural heritage museum.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Excellence Turismo Private Day Tour
Excellence Turismo Private Day Tour
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#13 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Excellence Turismo offers you the best attractions in Colonia del Sacramento and all Uruguay with a personal attention:... more » Owner description: Excellence Turismo offers you the best attractions in Colonia del Sacramento and all Uruguay with a personal attention: Regular or private City Tour, Wine Tour with tastings, Visit of Typical Estancias, Adventure tour, Hunting, Horseback riding and much More. Please visit our website for further information. We can advise you to have an unforgettable stay in this beautiful country. We speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and other languages. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Granja Colonia
Granja Colonia
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#14 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
3 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Eduardo Arenas has been collecting key chains, beverage cans, ashtrays, perfume bottles and pencils for nearly fifty years.... more » Owner description: Eduardo Arenas has been collecting key chains, beverage cans, ashtrays, perfume bottles and pencils for nearly fifty years. This odd museum contains many thousands of these and other trinkets and gifts collected by Arenas and his family. Some farm animals roam out back. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  6.3 miles from city centre
Plaza de Toros
Plaza de Toros
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#15 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
3 of 5 stars 87 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Museo de Azulejos
Museo de Azulejos
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#16 of 17 attractions in Colonia del Sacramento
3.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Housed in a 300-year-old house, this unusual museum displays 19th-century European and Uruguayan tiles.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
La Vineria de Colonia
La Vineria de Colonia
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Owner description: Every Saturday at 7:30PM we hold a wine tasting with Premium Uruguayan (and sometimes other jewels from abroad) with a little... more » Owner description: Every Saturday at 7:30PM we hold a wine tasting with Premium Uruguayan (and sometimes other jewels from abroad) with a little snack.Tastings are all done with cristal glasses and limited to 8 people. We taste a total of 5 wines and talk about the producing areas of Uruguay and Argentina. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
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