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.

• Population21,714
• Nearest water from center 2.5 km1.5 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.6 mi