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	Pomp and circumstance Tip Rating:

Updated By acemj on November 2, 2003

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by acemj

As Andrea and I were walking around town, we kept seeing these guys dressed up as soldiers marching around Plaza Mayor (perhaps demonstrating the military past?). You might notice them when you first cross the bridge and enter the historic district. Since we didn't take any guided tour, I'm not exactly sure who they were depicting.

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	The old town. Tip Rating:

Updated By b1bob on February 10, 2003

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old town Colonia del
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by b1bob

We got on the air-conditioned bus nº 45 and the tour was under way. The first thing I noticed was our guide spoke a very different dialect of Spanish, even different from the Argentine dialect, that more closely resembled Portuguese. For example the "ll" spelling is normally pronounced "y" in Spanish, but in Uruguay, it is pronounced "ch". I know both languages right well, but it didn't help that the ol' boy spoke it like a fertilizer salesman with a mouthful of merchandise. As a result, I didn't understand a lot of what he was saying. I felt so stupid. The only thing I could get out of the whole thing was that Colonia del Sacramento was the first European settlement in what is now Uruguay by the King of Portugal. The Portuguese settled it for awhile, then the Spanish decided they wanted it, they fought over it, the Spanish won it, it was a part of Argentina for a few years, and then it became Uruguay.

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	Feria Artensial Tip Rating:

Updated By Jim_Eliason on January 25, 2009

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A small craft market with extremely cheap prices. A great place to shop.

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Updated By Jim_Eliason on January 25, 2009

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Iglesia Matriz

by Jim_Eliason

Colonia, like all old Spanish towns, has a classic mission style Colonial Cathedral.

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Address: Plaza de Armas

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	Plaza De Armas Tip Rating:

Updated By Jim_Eliason on January 25, 2009

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Plaza De Armas

by Jim_Eliason

Every Latin city has its own Plaza de Armas. The one in Colonia is much more preserved in the style one would imagine in the 17th century.

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	The best attraction of Colonia... Tip Rating:

Updated By Jim_Eliason on January 25, 2009

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Colonia streets

by Jim_Eliason

The best attraction of Colonia was simply to walk the streets of the old town and experience the colonial architecture. Most of the historic buildings now contain either museum, souvenir shops and restaurants.

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	City Gates Tip Rating:

Updated By Jim_Eliason on January 25, 2009

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Colonia City Gates

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The old city gates are the first thing you'll see when you enter the old part of the city.

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	The barrio historico Tip Rating:

By realde14 on August 30, 2003

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Colonia

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Stroll around the historic old part of the town with its cobblestone streets and colonial buildings.

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	Colonia lighthouse Tip Rating:

By L-A on March 22, 2003

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Colonia lighthouse

by L-A

Well, for those who like lighthouses, check it out... it is also nice and cool ... breezes off the Rio de le Plata (which my friend nicknamed Rio de Cappuccino because of the colour)

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Address: historical district, just down from Colonia Rock

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	House of ill repute Tip Rating:

By mvtouring on May 15, 2006

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Suitcase of ill repute?

by mvtouring

We were looking for a nice restaurant, when we spotted this brightly pink painted place not far from the tourist office and right by the city gate. Upon entering we were welcomed by a French gentleman who spoke perfect English and he insisted that we make a tour of the house and had great pride in explaining to us that this use to be the house of pleasure many years ago. Upstairs he has a room with letters/clothes and other items which belonged to these ladies.

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