Barrio Histórico
Colonia del Sacramento





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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.

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the R ío de la Plata.

Rio de la Plata
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

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.

Spanish Museum
Explore this museum to learn how the Spanish settlers lived in Colonia del Sacramento in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Convent of San Francisco
Beneath the lighthouse, walk around the maze of pathways and walls of these ancient ruins, which have survived after several centuries.
Things to do

Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day

Unforgettable Day Tour in Colonia del Sacramento

Premium Day Tour to Colonia del Sacramento

Walking Tour in Group in Colonia del Sacramento
Top hotels in Barrio Histórico

Posada Plaza Mayor
Clean, comfortable room in a beautiful, peaceful, environment! Bruno at reception is the best!
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Don Antonio Posada
Hi, All of the above. My husband and I are very happy with Posada Don Antonio, also the location is wonderful, all about it is great!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Charco Hotel
The property was lovely and in a great spot within the town.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Casa Lahusen
Awesome location in the historic part of the city. Shops and dinning options all around. Close to the water. The hotel is an old colonial house that has been completely modernized. It’s beautiful. I had the single room that though small, was well appointed and cozy. The price was phenomenal for the ...
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Posada El Capullo
Very clean and spacious rooms. Staff was so nice and attentive to our needs.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Viajero Colonia Hostel
Espectacular lugar, me senti super bien atendido y me permitio cono cer otros viajeros, la ubicacion esta super buena ya que esta en el centro de la ciudad y te permite poder ir caminando o en bicicleta a los lugales desinterés
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Histórico

Real de San Carlos
While visiting Real de San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like Paleontological Museum and Museum of Shipwrecks and Treasures.

