Barrio Histórico Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Premium Day Tour to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Day Trip to Colonia from Montevideo
Express tasting of uruguayan wines and cheese
Shared City Tour at sunset in Historic Neighborhood
Walking tour around Colonia del Sacramento Old Town
Colonia: Private City Tour on Foot (Historic District)
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Histórico
Real de San Carlos
While visiting Real de San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like Paleontological Museum and Museum of Shipwrecks and Treasures.