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About Colonia

This tourist area of Uruguay, known only as Colonia, is actually called Colonia de Sacramento. With a privileged location, at the confluence of the Uruguay Rivers and the Río de la Plata, it offers unparalleled beauty, with its colonial houses, whose historic neighborhood that holds the title of Historical Heritage of Humanity, which was granted by the UNESCO at the end of the 20th century.

In this city, incomparable old constructions of the Portuguese colonial line and the houses of Spanish imprint, which are crisscrossed by small cobbled streets give a dream charm to the landscape.

They are unbeatable parks to visit and the incredible panoramic views of the Río de la Plata constitute an unforgettable walk.

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Let's get to know Colonia del Sacramento from its history:

Located in the southwest of the country, it is surprising for its proximity to the coast of Buenos Aires, in such a way that on clear nights, the lights of the great nearby metropolis can be distinguished.

As its location was based on Portuguese plans, it is surprising for the difference it presents, a contrast that becomes noticeable, being so different from the usual Spanish checkerboard used for the development of cities in the West Indies.

Its streets were created following the ancient military tradition. Originally belonging to Portugal, King Philip II of Spain unified the city with the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its foundation was carried out at the end of the 17th century by Field Master Manuel Lobo, belonging to the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro. Later, in the 18th century, it was occupied by the Spanish in the second expedition they carried out and since then it has been incorporated into the Viceroyalty of Peru.

During the May revolution, in Buenos Aires, Colonia received support to free itself from Spain, and Uruguay, until then an Argentine province known by the name of Banda Oriental, fought to separate and that is how the country of Uruguay was formed.

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After rebuilding the colonial houses, taking advantage of the exquisite landscape that surrounds the city, he devoted himself entirely to tourism, which makes up almost all of the income obtained in the city.

Special places to visit in Cologne:

Historic helmet:

It is the tourist attraction par excellence. Pedestrian routes are offered, since it has signs indicating the outstanding constructions such as the Bastión del Carmen, the picturesque Calle de los Suspiros, La casa del Virrey, La Puerta de la Ciudadela and La Iglesia Matriz, all of them, areas worth visiting for take the best views that express the simplicity and habitability of colonial constructions. All these places are surrounded by shopping malls and street stalls that offer all kinds of souvenirs and souvenirs of the visit, stalls of artisan artists and local food stalls that compete with the culinary excellence of the great restaurants.

This pedestrian route is charming and invites you to enjoy several hours of rest, discovering the wonders found in this neighborhood.

El Faro: Built on the old Convent of San Francisco Xavier, it was inaugurated at the end of the 19th century. With a height that exceeds 25 meters, you can visit the viewpoint, climbing the traditional and old staircase. We recommend the visit because from the viewpoint you get the best panoramic views of Colonia.

 Please note: Admission is paid and visitors under 8 years of age are not allowed. Their hours of operation are daily from 1 pm to sunset and on weekends from 11 am to sunset.

Bullring : Colonia has the ruins of an old bullring that was inaugurated in the early years of the 20th century, and in which very few presentations were made, and in the middle of the century, when the practice of this sport was prohibited throughout the Uruguayan territory for considering it too violent, at present or you can enter the interior but its exterior is admirable for its Moorish style, with important and very beautiful ornamentation.

Old Port: Located to one side of the historic center, it is used for sports boats and yachts belonging to the inhabitants or those intended for tourism. Being this place the starting point of the excursions by the river. In addition to the many seats and benches to rest while walking around the port during the walks.

La Rambla: It runs along the coast of the Río de la Plata in a walk of undeniable beauty. It is also called Rambla de las Américas. And the walking and cycling tours are ideal to get to know it.

Estancia Anchorena: with more than 1,300 hectares, this old ranch was owned by Aarón de Anchorena who donated it to the state for the construction of recreational parks. The main part of the estancia, from that moment on, became the resting place for the presidency and some international protocol acts are also held there. It has beautiful groves, made up of species from all over the world, which are the habitat of diverse species of birds and a large number of deer of the axis species, which gives it an unparalleled charm when walking through it. It can be visited from Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Your income is paid, but it is a place that you should not miss due to its wonderful landscape.

Aquarium: In Colonia del Sacramento there is an aquarium of native fish and it is also located near the historic center. Closed only on Tuesdays. The rest of the week you can visit from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Must-see museums in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay:

Granja Arenas Museum of Collections: This Museum is also unusual, very showy, since it has collections of the most varied such as collections of key chains, collections of matches, collections of pencils. Perfume bottles. Ashtrays and many more that you would not imagine could be found in a museum. Some collections are so extensive that they are listed in the Guinness World Records Guide.

The Bastion of San Miguel: Incredible and ancient wall built during the Portuguese occupation in order to defend the city. Although in some areas it is in ruins, it still has its cannons installed for defense and part of it is still intact.

The street of sighs: Considered one of the most important places to visit in Colonia del Sacramento, it has more than 250 years of history accumulated in the place. On the street of sighs, it would seem that time has stopped, since its colonial buildings dominate the landscape. What stands out is the magnificent state of conservation of the houses, among which we find an art gallery, small but very old, inside you can admire the techniques that were used in colonial times to build the buildings.

This street has inspired great artists who have captured this historic place in their works, full of charm and charm of its houses and old cobbled streets, surrounded by trees that give a magical touch with the sun's rays filtering through the foliage. .

It is said that its name comes from the brothels that existed in the place several centuries ago and that were very visited by passing sailors. Others claim that its name comes from the sighs emitted by slaves when they were punished by their masters.

Entrance gate : It consists of a drawbridge, of great antiquity, it is one of the nerve centers of tourism, receiving hundreds of visits daily. In one of its exits it has a tourist information office and public toilets of unbeatable quality.

Basilica of the Holy Sacrament: Building that was subjected to several explosions so it has been rebuilt. At the end of the 19th century, the towers with the small domes and balconies that adorn them were built. The clock in the tower was installed in the first decade of the 20th century.

The beaches of Colonia: Unforgettable, the beaches of very clear and fine sand, where you can enjoy calm waters, making it ideal to visit with children. The color of the water is so blue-silver that by itself it becomes an unavoidable postcard for the photo album of the trip.

Best vacation: Colonia, Uruguay.

The ideal time to visit this city is summer, to take advantage of the calm and beautiful beaches. There are special tours, to the historic center, others to the different museums and there are tours offered by boat to explore the waters of the Uruguay and Río de la Plata rivers and get to know the wonderful basin.

However, its winter is not excessively cold, so it is also pleasant to visit the city with lower temperatures.

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High-quality restaurants such as canteens and venues offering simple but truly delicious meals are part of the entire landscape of Cologne.

Its hotels are very varied, so you can find the one that best suits what you need.


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