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Plaza Mayor – Bastion of San Miguel loop from Colonia del Sacramento

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Colonia

Plaza Mayor – Bastion of San Miguel loop from Colonia del Sacramento

Moderate

4.4

(7)

35

hikers

Plaza Mayor – Bastion of San Miguel loop from Colonia del Sacramento

03:21

12.8km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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1

848 m

Departmental Administration of Colonia and Monument to Artigas

Highlight • Monument

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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2

6.19 km

Plaza de Toros de Colonia del Sacramento

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a former bullring that is now used as an events venue. Current information about the Plaza de Toros and events can be found here: colonia.gub.uy/plazadetoros

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3

11.2 km

Playa del Rowing

Beach

4

11.6 km

Bastión del Carmen Cultural Center

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5

11.8 km

Historic Center of Colonia del Sacramento

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little historic town to wander around. Lovely streets and abandoned old cars dotted around the place. A nice place to linger and as Roland says, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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6

11.8 km

Basilica of the Most Holy Sacrament

Highlight • Religious Site

Quaint little church in historic Colonia del Sacramento.

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7

12.0 km

Plaza Mayor

Highlight • Settlement

Another place to relax and enjoy.

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8

12.2 km

Bastion of San Miguel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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9

12.4 km

Some oldtimers that have been stored are scattered on the streets of the old town. There is only one of them at the designated location. You can find some of …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

2.84 km

2.76 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.66 km

1.14 km

1.05 km

800 m

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Plaza Mayor – Bastion of San Miguel loop from Colonia del Sacramento

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