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Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the...
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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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“El Capullo is our favorite of the five places we have stayed in Colonia.”

El Capullo

5 of 5 stars
tiobill
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

“Perfect lunch in Colonia del Sacramento”

La Florida

5 of 5 stars
HappyBritTraveller
Buenos Aires
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

“A cozy place where the future has not yet arrived”
4 of 5 stars
curioustraveler26
sao paulo
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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