Rio de la Plata

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Popular places to visit

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas
Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento
Resting on a tree-lined plaza in the historic center of the city, this 17th-century site is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

Porton de Campo
After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

Street of Sighs
See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Casa Nacarello
A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay.

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.
Best Lodging Options Near Rio de la Plata
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Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

Posada Boutique Las Terrazas

Real Colonia Hotel & Suites

Hotel Royal Colonia

Nova Posada

Costa Colonia - Riverside Boutique Hotel

Casa Lahusen

Hostel & Suites del Río
