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Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Tourism

Colonia del Sacramento Tourism

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... 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.
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“Colonia del Sacramento” Frommer's
“Colonia Del Sacramento” CityGo.info / Rough Guides
“Places to Visit near Argentina: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay” AllAboutAR - Argentina Travel Guide
“Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay” gosouthamerica.about.com
“Colonia del Sacramento - Uruguay's World Heritage City” Go World Travel Magazine
“Enduring charm of the Latin Cotswolds” Sydney Morning Herald
“Posada Plaza Mayor” i-escape.com
“Try Uruguay for beach holiday” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“Untouched by time” Road & Travel Magazine
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“Narrow streets of cobble stones” VirtualTourist.com
“Museums” VirtualTourist.com
“Portuguese heritage” VirtualTourist.com
“On the edge of the water” VirtualTourist.com
“A compact historic center” VirtualTourist.com
“Picturesque” VirtualTourist.com
“A great day trip” VirtualTourist.com

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  • Buenos Aires, Argentina - Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) Search Flights 33.7 km
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