What to do in Colonia del Sacramento

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Colonia del Sacramento
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Street of Sighs which includes a small town or village, a house and street scenes

Colonia del Sacramento Attractions

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Places of interest in Colonia del Sacramento

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Colonia del Sacramento attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas

The Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas is a square in the historic center of the city, surrounded by many of the main landmarks. Its most famous feature is the Matriz Church, one of the oldest in Uruguay. The plaza is decorated with trees, benches and a well-kept lawn, perfect for a brief pause from sightseeing. Take advantage of this ideal spot for a picnic in sight of the majestic church.
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Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas showing a house

2. Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

The Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse is a popular historic attraction in the south of the city with the same name. It has provided assistance to boats in the Río de la Plata since the 1800s. The lighthouse protrudes above the majority of the historic center’s skyline, so it is one of the most recognizable icons in the area. Climb to the top of the structure to enjoy the panorama of the city and the river.
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Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse showing a sunset, a lighthouse and heritage architecture

3. Ferrando Beach

Ferrando Beach is a picturesque stretch of sand just east of the historic center of the city. Scenic lakes and a forest with quaint paths and trails surround the area. The beach is on the large mouth of the Río de la Plata, a river that separates Uruguay from Argentina. It is south-facing, so you can enjoy a more refreshing breeze than on the western coast of the city. Visit this ideal spot for relaxing break enjoying sun, sand and water before getting back to the ancient landmarks in the city center.
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Ferrando Beach showing a beach

4. Casa Nacarello

Casa Nacarello is a colonial house and museum that embodies the charming, antique setting of Colonia del Sacramento. See the 18th-century building that has survived for centuries to stand as an example of colonial architecture from the initial European settlement of Uruguay. After being restored several times, the museum showcases the house as it looked in the 1700s, informing visitors about how a colonial family may have lived in that era.
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Casa Nacarello which includes a lighthouse

5. Street of Sighs

The quaint Street of Sighs is one of the most iconic parts of Colonia del Sacramento’s historic area. This alley has survived intact for many centuries with charming features, such as colorful old buildings, trees and a cobblestone layout. Visit its small shops and ancient houses and enjoy a view of the river on the horizon.
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Street of Sighs featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a house

Recommended things to do in Colonia del Sacramento

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Walking Tour in Group in Colonia del Sacramento: £8
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What to do in Colonia del Sacramento

Popular places to visit

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza Major

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza Major

This plaza is home to some of the most recognizable landmarks in the city and is surrounded by charming cobblestone streets that date back to the 17th century.

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza Major
Rio de la Plata

Rio de la Plata

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

Rio de la Plata
Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas showing a house

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas
Calabres Beach

Calabres Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calabres Beach during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento? Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.

Calabres Beach
Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse showing a sunset, a lighthouse and heritage architecture

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
Ferrando Beach showing a beach

Ferrando Beach

Located next to lakes and a small forest, this scenic sandy beach receives a refreshing breeze from the south.

Ferrando Beach
Casa Nacarello which includes a lighthouse

Casa Nacarello

A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay.

Casa Nacarello
Street of Sighs featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a house

Street of Sighs

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Street of Sighs
Convent of San Francisco

Convent of San Francisco

Beneath the lighthouse, walk around the maze of pathways and walls of these ancient ruins, which have survived after several centuries.

Convent of San Francisco

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Colonia del Sacramento featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Barrio Histórico

If you're spending some time in Barrio Histórico, Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas and Colonia del Sacramento Plaza Major are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Histórico
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Real de San Carlos

While visiting Real de San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like San Benito Chapel and Paleontological Museum.

Real de San Carlos

 

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