Just over the border from Argentina is Colonia in Uruguay. The charming city is only an hour ferry trip from Buenos Aires over the Rio de la Plata, and the historic quarter called the Colonia del Sacramento is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where visitors get lost back in time. A popular landmark in Colonia del Sacramento is the Barrio Historic, which dates back to the town’s founding in the 17th century and the Convent of San Francisco ruins and Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse.

Many people that visit Colonia del Sacramento spend their day walking the historic quarter and taking in the beautiful, preserved architecture at places such as the Puerta de la Ciudadela drawbridge, Street of Sighs, and Plaza Mayor. The Basilica of the Holy Sacrament is a great place to visit as well and is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay. Colonia del Sacramento Map

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