Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento's historic quarter — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 — covers the western tip of this modest Uruguayan city on the Río de la Plata, its narrow cobblestone streets reflecting a blend of Portuguese, Spanish, and post-colonial architectural styles. Founded in 1680 as a Portuguese colony, the old town sits within a walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene, and the city faces Buenos Aires across the water, making it a common short crossing from Argentina.
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- Population21,714
- Nearest water from center 2.5 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.6 mi
Colonia del Sacramento: quick answers
Where is Colonia del Sacramento?
Colonia del Sacramento is in Uruguay, about 52 km32 miles in a straight line from Buenos Aires.
How do you get to Colonia del Sacramento?
The nearest airport is Colonia del Sacramento (CYR), about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Colonia del Sacramento?
The warmest month is January, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is October, with about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Colonia del Sacramento?
OpenStreetMap lists 14 museums, 57 restaurants and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Colonia del Sacramento?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nueva Helvecia, Rosario and Conchillas.