Explore Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage city with Portuguese and Spanish influences
Highlights
Immerse in local culture, from museums to neighborhoods, for a rich journey.
Explore Santísimo Sacramento Church, Bastión de San Pedro, and the Lighthouse.
Discover Colonia del Sacramento's streets and legends, with river views.
included with
• Tour Guide in Spanish, Portuguese, or English
• Pick-up/Drop-off at selected Montevideo hotels
excluded by
• Entrance to Museums
• Additional expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
• Food and beverages.
Detailed Description
In the morning, your downtown Montevideo hotel will pick you up for a 177-kilometer journey. Along the way, you'll observe agricultural, livestock, and industrial productions. After visiting the city of Nueva Helvecia, also known as Colonia Suiza, and admiring the elegant Hotel Nirvana, you'll continue to the Plaza de los Fundadores and the charming Sanctuary of the Virgin of Schoenstatt.
In the next phase of the journey, you'll arrive in Colonia del Sacramento, where you'll explore the famous Calle de los Suspiros, known for its many legends and offering stunning views of the Río de la Plata coastline and its mesmerizing sunsets. Afterward, you'll proceed to the Historic District at Plaza de Armas, where the Church of the Santísimo Sacramento, dating back to 1680, holds significant memories and a rich history of Colonia.
Continuing your exploration, you'll head to the Bastión de San Pedro, where the Uruguayan flag proudly flies, accompanied by the Powder Magazine and the iconic Lighthouse. These are must-see tourist attractions, along with visits to the Spanish and Portuguese Museums and the Tile Museum (admission tickets not included).
You'll also visit the Costanera Promenade, the Real de San Carlos with its old bullring, the Church of San Benito, and the residential neighborhoods of the city.
After an unforgettable day, you'll return to your hotel in Montevideo.
