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Why visit Colonia del Sacramento?

Colonia del Sacramento is a small town in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, directly across the river from Buenos Aires. It was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 and later changed hands several times between Portugal and Spain. Its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is easy to explore on foot.

Enter the old town through the Puerta de la Ciudadela, the reconstructed city gate with its wooden drawbridge. The cobbled Calle de los Suspiros is one of the most photographed streets, lined with low colonial houses. Climb the lighthouse, which stands beside the ruins of the Convent of San Francisco, for views over the rooftops and the river. The Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento and the Plaza Mayor are close by, along with several small museums. North of the centre, the old Real de San Carlos bullring is a reminder of an early twentieth-century tourist project. Watch the sunset over the river from the waterfront promenade. Try a chivito, Uruguay's classic steak sandwich, with a glass of local Tannat wine. Regular ferries from Buenos Aires make Colonia a popular day trip or weekend break.

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