Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Colonia del Sacramento is a historic city on the Río de la Plata, located opposite Buenos Aires. Founded by the Portuguese in 1680, the city is the oldest city in Uruguay.
UNESCO World Heritage Site:
Barrio Histórico | Lighthouse | Cobblestone Streets | Colonial Architecture | Puerta de la Ciudadela
Barrio Histórico | Lighthouse | Cobblestone Streets | Colonial Architecture | Puerta de la Ciudadela
The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be reached from Buenos Aires by ferry in just one hour. A popular destination for day trippers from Argentina.