Section 13 · 7 guides
Colonia del Sacramento
Guides 7
A Short History of Colonia del Sacramento (2026)
Founded by Portugal in 1680, Colonia del Sacramento changed hands 13 times before becoming a UNESCO site — the history behind the cobblestones.
Montevideo to Colonia: How to Get There & Is It Worth It (2026)
Bus or car, the route from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento takes around 2.5 hours — here's how to do it right and whether it's worth a day trip.
Where to Eat in Colonia del Sacramento (2026)
From parrillas and chivito to riverside sunset tables — the best places to eat in Colonia del Sacramento's Barrio Histórico and beyond.
Where to Stay in Colonia del Sacramento (Why You Should Overnight) (2026)
Posadas, boutique hotels and the honest case for spending the night in Colonia del Sacramento instead of rushing back to Buenos Aires.
Barrio Histórico: Walking Colonia’s UNESCO Quarter (2026)
Street by street through the Barrio Histórico — Calle de los Suspiros, the faro, San Francisco ruins and every key site in Colonia's walled old quarter.
Buenos Aires to Colonia Day Trip: The Complete Guide (2026)
The complete guide to a Colonia del Sacramento day trip from Buenos Aires — ferries, what to see, how long to spend and practical tips.
Colonia del Sacramento: Complete Guide to Uruguay’s Oldest Town (2026)
A first-hand guide to Colonia del Sacramento: ferry logistics from Buenos Aires, the best things to do, where to eat and stay, and why Uruguay's oldest town deserves more than a day trip.