The Top 17 Attractions in Colonia
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Colonia. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Colonia is a region where 17
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 10, 2025
A quaint and historic little town that is well worth a wander around. More than anything it is out of sort with the rest of South America. I loved the old cars dotted around the town as mini exhibitions.
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Cool lighthouse that fits in nicely with the ambience of historic Colonia del Sacramento.
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The street begins at Plaza Mayor and descends towards the Río de la Plata. It is a narrow, Portuguese-style street with wedge-shaped cobblestones and no sidewalks, the sides sloping down towards the center, forming a drainage channel.
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Quaint little church in historic Colonia del Sacramento.
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After the bastion had served its purpose as a fortress and artillery site, soap was boiled and wool dyed here. It now serves as an event venue and offers a …
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Of the citadel / fortress mainly the south-eastern wall, the so-called Bastion San Miguel and a city gate with a drawbridge are preserved. The remains of the foundations and walls of other bastions can be found throughout the old town.
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Against the background of the other and numerous old sights in Colonia, the beautiful building of the Administration of the Deparamento from a little more recent times with the monument to Artigas unfortunately somewhat pales.
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All bus tours stop here for a photo stop
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Some remains of an old Jesuit mission that managed the estancia from 1741-1767. Lime for the construction was produced here in two large kilns. The name "de las huérfanas" (of …
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The central square of the city
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