{"id":18127,"date":"2021-01-04T15:41:48","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T15:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/colonia-del-sacramento\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T12:29:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T12:29:27","slug":"colonia-del-sacramento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/colonia-del-sacramento\/","title":{"rendered":"Colonia del Sacramento"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colonia del Sacramento is located in western Uruguay, 177 kilometers from <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-montevideo-uruguay\/\">Montevideo<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and off the coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Manuel Lobo in 1680, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995 because it is the only city in America where Portuguese and Spanish styles are fused among its buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice: <\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aace9cb26e15\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Country_gate_and_wall\" >Country gate and wall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Street_of_Sighs\" >Street of Sighs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Colonia_del_Sacramento_Lighthouse\" >Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Matriz_Church\" >Matriz Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Plaza_Mayor\" >Plaza Mayor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Museums_of_Colonia_del_Sacramento\" >Museums of Colonia del Sacramento<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Bastion_of_Carmen\" >Bastion of Carmen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Pier_and_yacht_harbour\" >Pier and yacht harbour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Accommodation_options_in_the_historic_center\" >Accommodation options in the historic center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#%E2%96%BASan_Carlos_Royal_Zone_and_Colonia_del_Sacramento_promenade\" >\u25baSan Carlos Royal Zone and Colonia del Sacramento promenade<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Royal_San_Carlos_Bullring\" >Royal San Carlos Bullring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Accommodation_options_in_the_Rambla_area\" >Accommodation options in the Rambla area<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Another_visit_to_make_Anchorena_Park\" >Another visit to make: Anchorena Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/villa-carlos-paz\/#Extra_videos_and_map\" >Extra: videos and map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Colonia_del_Sacramento\"><\/span>What to see in Colonia del Sacramento?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although most tourists choose Cologne as a day trip, it is worth spending at least one night, or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking through its historic center, or visiting the area of \u200b\u200bthe Royal San Carlos complex and its beaches, will take time, but I advise you to do it calmly, the city will captivate you with its charm and the hours will pass quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><iframe class=\"civitatis-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/widget-activities\/?affiliated=10563&amp;display=comfort&amp;cant=1&amp;lang=es&amp;currency=EUR&amp;destination=48&amp;activities=87130&amp;transfer=0&amp;cmp=Widget_EScolonia&amp;width=100%&amp;hideButton=0&amp;centerContent=1&amp;typeSelection=manual&amp;color=5f9ea0&amp;typography=Montserrat&amp;removeBackground=1&amp;showShadow=1&amp;roundedButtons=1\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" data-maxwidth=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%96%BAHistoric_center_of_Colonia_del_Sacramento\"><\/span>\u25baHistoric center of Colonia del Sacramento<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Country_gate_and_wall\"><\/span>Country gate and wall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-11.jpg\" alt=\"colonia del Sacramento\" class=\"wp-image-5553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-11-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built in 1745, this wall and gate remind us of the constant struggle between the Portuguese and the Spanish for its conquest. Founded by the Portuguese, it passed from one hand to the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a typical place to start a nice historical tour of the city, a very good option is to do it with a guided walking tour. They leave from Thursday to Sunday from the tourist office, (just in front of the Port\u00f3n de Campo), at 11 am and 3 pm. They are run by the Colonia Guides Association, and no prior reservation is required.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of this tour is $250 Uruguayan pesos (about $6.5 approximately) for price updates and information contact them \u25ba<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guiascolonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Colonia Tourist Guides<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and the duration is approximately an hour and a half. I leave you here the link so that you can contact them for information, the schedules or days may change depending on the season, as I said, no prior reservation is needed, just show up at the tourist office of Manuel Lobo 224 (next to the wall) at the indicated time. <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coloniaguias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Free Tour Cologne<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-9-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday nights, there is the tour &#8220;A la luz del farol&#8221; (In the light of the lantern), another option for a walking tour through the historic center, the cost is 250 Uruguayan pesos (US$ 6.5). It talks about anecdotes and experiences of the heritage area, the tour starts at 8 pm on Saturdays from the tourist office located at Manuel Lobo 224 (next to the wall), and the duration is approximately one and a half hours as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Street_of_Sighs\"><\/span>Street of Sighs <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia.jpg\" alt=\"colonia del sacramento\" class=\"wp-image-5561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the original streets from the colonial era, the Calle de los Suspiros. We can see that it was built in a Portuguese style, since the drain is in the middle and there are no sidewalks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Portuguese built them like this. On rainy days, the water ran down the middle of the street and it was not necessary to build sidewalks to walk on, since you would not get wet if you walked on the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the contrary, those of Spanish construction had drainage gutters on the sides, and sidewalks next to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia7.jpg\" alt=\"colonia del sacramento\" class=\"wp-image-5552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia7-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The street of sighs begins in the Plaza Mayor and slopes down to the river. It is the most visited street in Colonia del Sacramento, and we always see beautiful photos of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may wonder why it got its name. There are several versions, of which the two most well-known are: one says that this is where people condemned to death were taken to the river to be drowned, and during the journey they sighed knowing that their lives were coming to an end. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIEJeRDBil8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"  color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Europa Accompanied (@europaacompanada)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colonia_del_Sacramento_Lighthouse\"><\/span>Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-6.jpg\" alt=\"colonia del sacramento\" class=\"wp-image-5563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-6-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Colonia lighthouse was built in 1857 on the ruins of the Convent of San Francisco. The convent dates back to around 1690 and was destroyed by fire in 1704. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can climb the lighthouse, from where, on very clear days, you can see the buildings of Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of entry is around US$2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-3-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matriz_Church\"><\/span>Matriz Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-12.jpg\" alt=\"matriz church of colonia del sacramento\" class=\"wp-image-5566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-12-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iglesia Matriz or Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament is located in the Plaza de Armas. It is considered the oldest church in Uruguay, a heritage site of Portuguese influence and a National Historic Monument. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Mayor\"><\/span>Plaza Mayor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-5-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Plaza Mayor was created with the foundation of the city, and was the largest space that existed at the time. In this square we can visit the Municipal Museum, the Portuguese Museum, and the Casa Nacarello. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums_of_Colonia_del_Sacramento\"><\/span>Museums of Colonia del Sacramento<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Plaza Mayor, as we said, we find the Municipal Museum, where we can buy the pass to visit all the museums in the city. It costs $150 Uruguayan pesos (approximately US$ 4). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pass can be used for two consecutive days and the museums are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyway, I&#8217;ll leave you the link here for more information or in case the hours have changed, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museoscolonia.com.uy\/index.php\/prepara-tu-visita\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">museosdecolonia.com.uy<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we said before, the pass is not expensive and visiting the main museums in Cologne is something that helps us get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe history of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among them we highlight the Rebuffo Municipal Museum, where we find everything from fossils and furniture from the colonial era to items from the Royal San Carlos complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next to the municipal building we have the Casa de Nacarello, a typical Portuguese house that has been furnished inside as was done at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also worth visiting are the Portuguese Museum, also located in the Plaza Mayor, the Regional Archive, the Tile Museum, the Spanish Museum and the Indigenous Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><iframe class=\"civitatis-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/widget-activities\/?affiliated=10563&amp;display=comfort&amp;cant=1&amp;lang=es&amp;currency=EUR&amp;destination=300&amp;activities=4194&amp;transfer=0&amp;cmp=Widget_EScolonia&amp;width=100%&amp;hideButton=0&amp;centerContent=1&amp;typeSelection=manual&amp;color=5f9ea0&amp;typography=Montserrat&amp;removeBackground=1&amp;showShadow=1&amp;roundedButtons=1\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" data-maxwidth=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning to tour Uruguay?, I leave you the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/punta-del-este-uruguay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> post of Punta del Este<\/a><\/em><\/strong> so you can get to know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic center of Colonia was divided in half in the 1920s by the construction of Avenida General Flores (we see it marked on the map with a red line).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ClG-JCRrcMrofHaRB67O3M0n94PzQ3AU\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything we have seen in the historic centre so far in these lines (with the exception of the Spanish museum) is south of this avenue that cuts through it. We will now go north of the avenue to continue seeing this charming historic centre.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastion_of_Carmen\"><\/span>Bastion of Carmen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bastion of Carmen was part of the fortification of the wall, over the years it was converted into a soap factory, that is why we see a large chimney inside it, and currently it is an exhibition hall and theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pier_and_yacht_harbour\"><\/span>Pier and yacht harbour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-8-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next to the Bastion of Carmen we find this charming dock, also known as the old port. It is a beautiful place to go at dusk, the colour of the evening and the peace that is breathed there make it a magnificent place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/colonia-10-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"JBOGQWX\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_options_in_the_historic_center\"><\/span>Accommodation options in the historic center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying in the historic centre of Cologne is a great option if you want to be close to all the little streets during the day and at night, where they become so charming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found several inns throughout the historic center and there is something for all budgets. <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/posada-el-viajero.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Posada El Viajero<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Highlights: its location, two blocks from the Port\u00f3n de Campo and relatively close to the port as well (in case you arrive by ferry). Otherwise, we can say that the rooms are very simple, nothing fancy, but clean. The breakfast is simple, but included in the price.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-15-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Posada El Viajero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if we continue walking along these cobbled streets of Colonia, we will find several hotels and inns, some of them decorated in the style of the historic centre. Here are some examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/la-misia3n.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u25baHotel La Misi\u00f3n<\/a><\/em><\/strong> , located in the Plaza Mayor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/charco-colonia-del-sacramento.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">*Charco Hotel<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, located on San Pedro Street, just a few steps from Calle de los Suspiros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/posada-plaza-mayor.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u25baPosada Plaza Mayor<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, located on Commerce Street in the historic center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/don-antonio-posada.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">*Don Antonio Posada<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, located on the north side of Gral Flores Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many inns and hotels in this area, here is a map with a search engine to expand your options.<\/p>\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2108912\" data-target_aid=\"2108912\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"es\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"-34.4607189\" data-longitude=\"-57.8339099\" data-landmark_name=\"Colonia del Sacramento Colonia Department\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Colonia del Sacramento Colonia Department, Uruguay\">\r\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\r\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2108912\">Booking.com<\/a>\r\n<\/ins><script>\r\n\r\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\r\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\r\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n      s.async = true;\r\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\r\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\r\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%96%BASan_Carlos_Royal_Zone_and_Colonia_del_Sacramento_promenade\"><\/span>\u25baSan Carlos Royal Zone and Colonia del Sacramento promenade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city of Colonia is not only its historic center, it also has a promenade along the river, where gathering to watch the sunset is a very good plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-4-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Royal_San_Carlos_Bullring\"><\/span>Royal San Carlos Bullring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 kilometers from the historic quarter we find the bullring in this area of \u200b\u200bReal San Carlos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Real de San Carlos bullring was opened in 1910, but bullfights were banned in 1912, so it only operated for a short time. During the time it was open, no animals were sacrificed, as the killing of animals in shows was no longer permitted. Until very recently, this building could be seen slowly falling into ruin, but today it has been rebuilt and is ready to be used as a cultural and gastronomic space.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-18-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While under reconstruction (2020)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work has already been completed and it has been remodeled, and it can be visited. We visited it while it was being rebuilt, and it was highly recommended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-19.jpg\" alt=\"colonia del sacramento\" class=\"wp-image-5590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/colonia-19-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While under reconstruction (2020)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Real_de_San_Carlos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Real_de_San_Carlos.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Real_de_San_Carlos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Real_de_San_Carlos-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2022 By Coquimbo58 &#8211; Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=113191096<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bullring was part of an entire tourist complex built by Nicol\u00e1s Mihanovich in Colonia del Sacramento. It had a hotel with a casino, a pelota court, a power plant, a dock where boats with tourists from Buenos Aires arrived, and a narrow gauge train that ran from the dock to the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, a large flow of tourists continues to enter Colonia by boat from Buenos Aires, on the fast ferry that takes approximately an hour and a half to cross between both shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><iframe class=\"civitatis-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/widget-activities\/?affiliated=10563&amp;display=compact&amp;cant=3&amp;lang=es&amp;currency=EUR&amp;destination=48&amp;activities=156053,362,87130&amp;transfer=0&amp;cmp=Widget_EScolonia&amp;width=100%&amp;hideButton=0&amp;centerContent=1&amp;typeSelection=manual&amp;color=5f9ea0&amp;typography=Montserrat&amp;removeBackground=1&amp;showShadow=1&amp;roundedButtons=1\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" data-maxwidth=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_options_in_the_Rambla_area\"><\/span>Accommodation options in the Rambla area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another nice area to stay in the city of Colonia is near its promenade and river. In this case we won&#8217;t be so close to the historic center but we can walk along the beaches and take a break with beautiful views. Some options:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/spa-la-reserve.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u25ba Spa hotel La Reserve <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/real-colonia.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">*Real Colonia hotel &amp; suites<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/costa-colonia.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u25baCosta Colonia Riverside boutique hotel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/uy\/dazzler-colonia.en.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">*Dazzler by Wyndham Colonia<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2108912\" data-target_aid=\"2108912\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"es\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"-34.4607189\" data-longitude=\"-57.8339099\" data-landmark_name=\"Colonia del Sacramento Colonia Department\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Colonia del Sacramento Colonia Department, Uruguay\">\r\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\r\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2108912\">Booking.com<\/a>\r\n<\/ins><script>\r\n\r\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\r\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\r\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n      s.async = true;\r\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\r\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\r\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6755899702088333\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- anuncio post -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6755899702088333\" data-ad-slot=\"2540807350\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_visit_to_make_Anchorena_Park\"><\/span>Another visit to make: Anchorena Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just 30 kilometers from Colonia del Sacramento we find the Aar\u00f3n de Anchorena Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area covers an area of \u200b\u200b1,369 hectares that were bequeathed to the Uruguayan State by Don Aar\u00f3n de Anchorena, of Argentine nationality, with the aim of establishing a park there for educational, recreational and general interest &nbsp;purposes. 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