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COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
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PROPOSED ITINERARY • COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO • FULL DAY TOUR (or) 02 DAYS / 01 NIGHT
Based on my own experience I would recommend the following itinerary: To better enjoy this destination: (02 Days / 01 Night).
I have included some Restaurant options and also a full day gateway from the city, for you to experience this destination. Further below you will see a list of Bars, Gay Venues, Restaurants, Must See and Dos... among others. Hope you enjoy your time in my city. Do not hesitate to contact me for more information, tips, tours and concierge services. Carlos.
• DAY # 01 - ARRIVAL TO COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
+ Fast Ferry Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento (50 min)
+ Check IN at La Casa de los Limoneros
• DAY # 02 - BUENOS AIRES
+ Relax Relax Relax
+ Fast Ferry Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento (50 min)
This destination is perfect to be combined with, Carmelo , Montevideo and Punta del Este. Montevideo, city of Uruguay, take a regular Bus ( 2 hs 30 min ). Punta del Este is another ( 2 hs 30 min ) from Montevideo.
CARLOS MELIA • COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO • BEEN THERE DONE THAT
History, beach and something else. Colonia de Sacramento, (Uruguay) capital of the county of Colonia, bathed by the waters of de la Plata river, only (1hs) from the city of Buenos Aires.Listed as “World Heritage“ by the UNESCO (6-XII-1995), for its cultural and natural value.
The main points of interest are located in Historical District (or casco viejo). Followi this propossed route, it will allow you to enjoy all the highlights you can’t miss: Puerta de Campo / Calle de los Suspiros / Museo Portugués / Convento de San Francisco / Museo Municipal / Casa de Nacarello / Casa del Virrey / Archivo Regional / Museo Indígena / Casa Portuguesa / Museo Español / Bastión del Carmen / Iglesia Matriz. Also minutes away is the Plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos, the Museo Paleontológico, the Arenisca and El Calabres beaches. On sunny spring or summer days, is a must walking by the promenade “Rambla Costanera” and enjoy the sights and sunsets.
CM • Colonia del Sacramento is my favorite escape from Buenos Aires, either for the day or for the weekend. More over now that after a long search I have found this amazing Guest House “ La Casa de los Limoneros “.
> RESTAURANTS
> COLONIA GOURMET
> Gibellini
> El Drugstore
> 1717
> La Galette
> La Florida
> Lentas Maravillas
> La Bodeguita
> BIKE & SCOOTERS
The best way to discover and move around the small and picturesque town of Colonia del Sacramento, is by renting a Bike or Scooter for the day.
Visit the Old Quarter, drive along the Rio de la Plata promenade and learn about the famous Spanish matador Ricardo Torres “ Bombita “ who used to amaze the crowds in the bull fights that took place between 1910 an 1912.
MUST BE SEEN AND DONE • COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
> The Old Quater
> The Lighthouse
> Bull Fight Arena
> Old Pier
> Bastion del Carmen
> Street of the Sighs
> The Tile Museum
> Museum of Science
> The Drawbridge
> Saint Francis Convent
> Plaza Mayor
> The City’s Museum
> The Basilica
> REST OF URUGUAY COMING SOON
> TRAVEL GUIDES & ARTICLES COMING SOON
