Tourism Office - Colonia
by Tom_In_Madison
They have 2 offices. One near the Buquebus as you start to walk out of the port..on your right. They had no information for me, just a woman telling you ....I think where the downtown part of Colonia was. (There is a bank to get URU money right near there though if you need.) Go straight to downtown Colonia and use the bigger Tourist Center there.
Location, on the corner of General Flores St and Rivera St. They have maps of the old town, and maps of the rest of the city with other things to see. They speak minimal English, so Spanish comes in handy. You can also reserve a hotel here, but there are plenty to find just by walking past them and they are visible.
Location: Right on the main street, on your right side as you walk up the hill.
A compact historic center
by acemj
Colonia's main areas of interest are easily accessible on foot. The historic center (Barrio Historico) is packed with mostly one-storey buildings lining the peaceful, cobblestone streets. Many of these structures date back to the late 17th century and stand today as historical markers of the time when Colonia del Sacramento was a wealthy Portuguese settlement.
You can easily visit all of the main sights within the historic center on foot in only a few hours.
A great day trip
by acemj
Most visitors to Colonia del Sacramento make it a day trip from either Montevideo or Buenos Aires. Since it's a relatively short ferry or bus ride to either one of those larger cities, it makes for a great getaway. The peace and quiet and the beautiful location are really relaxing.
Very polite drivers
by barryg23
We couldn´t get over just how polite the drivers were in Colonia. After 2 weeks in Buenos Aires we had become very careful crossing roads; in Colonia, however, there's was no need to be careful as most of the cars went very slowly and they always stopped to let pedestrians cross. I wish there more places like this! Despite the huge crowds of tourists who visit, Colonia remains a very relaxed and tranquil town, and provides a nice contrast to the experience of Buenos Aires.
Stunning Visual Extravagance of Bougainvilleas
by mircaskirca
Bougainvillea, native of South America, is perhaps the most popular and one of the most widely grown tropical vines. It is an evergreen plant which is just as happy spreading horizontally or hanging downwards as it is climbing upwards, it makes itself at home in almost any situation. Bougainvillea is ideal for bonsai. The colours are found in tones of purple, lavender, carmine, scarlet, pink, red, orange, yellow and white.
Ancient bougainvilleas are popping up from the side of buildings almost everywhere in Colonia and add a lot of colour. They climb the white and brightly coloured walls. Strolling down alleyways adorned with the scent and colour of red, pink and purple bougainvilleas in the hot sun, with the waterfront only a few steps further, you quickly get the impression of the Mediterranean.
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The El Faro, Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay
Rio Plata, Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay
Street sign and lamp in Barrio Historico
