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Visiting Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay


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... more » 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. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Dec
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Jan
79°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Feb
77°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Mar
74°F 23°C
64°F 17°C
Apr
69°F 20°C
58°F 14°C
May
61°F 16°C
52°F 11°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
21 Dec
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Tuesday
22 Dec
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Wednesday
23 Dec
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C

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El Capullo

5 of 5 stars
Buenos Aires
13 Dec 2009

We have stayed in Colonia many times in the past four years when we take mini-vacations away from Buenos Aires. El Capullo is new, spotlessly clean and in a great location. When you need a break, ...more

La Florida

7 Dec 2009

We (2 of us) shared a salad of the fresh leaves and fruits (shown in the photo), a salmon and prawn black ravioli, and a fig dessert - all utterly delicious. Perfect romantic surroundings whether...more

6 May 2009

A very small and cozy place only 1 hour away from Buenos Aires. What makes it worth visiting is not only the place itself, but also the awesome trip in the very confortable "BUQUEBUS". It is a large...more

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