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Colónia do Sacramento, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and the capital of the Colonia Department.

Type CityPopulation 32,174

Why go

  • Capital city in Colonia, Uruguay.
  • Served by La Plata Airport (LPG).

History

Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and the capital of the Colonia Department. As of the 2023 census, it has a population of around 32,174.

Restaurants & places to go

El Buen Suspiro
Cheese, Wine, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-00:00 · 90 De los Suspiros, Colonia del Sacramento · buensuspiro.com
Indoor
La Locanda Bar
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 19:30-00:00; We 19:30-01:00; Th-Sa 19:30-03:00 · 167 Washington Barbot, Colonia del Sacramento · lalocandabar.com
Indoor
El Portón
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Avenida General Flores · facebook.com
Indoor
Mercosur
Steak House, Pizza, Local, Burger, Restaurant · Steak House/Pizza restaurant · 252 Avenida General Flores, Colonia del Sacramento · restaurantemercosur.com
Indoor
Queriéndote
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 · 163 Del Comercio, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000 · queriendote.uy
Indoor
La Bodeguita
Restaurant · restaurant · 167 Del Comercio, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000 · labodeguita.net
Indoor

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Airports

La Plata Airport (LPG) 56 km to the centre
La Plata, B, AR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) 6.8 km to the centre
Colonia del Sacramento, CO, UY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Anchorena Airport 25 km to the centre
Estancia Anchorena, CO, UY
Outdoor
Juan Lacaze Airport 35 km to the centre
Juan Lacaze, CO, UY
Outdoor
Cardona Airport 78 km to the centre
Cardona, SO, UY
Outdoor
Tolosa Airport 46 km to the centre
La Plata, B, AR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Terminal Fluviomarítima Colonia
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre · ANP
Outdoor
Buquebus: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento
Ferry route · Buquebus
Outdoor
Buenos Aires - Colonia
Ferry route · Buquebus
Outdoor
Colonia Express: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento
Ferry route · Colonia Express
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Colónia do Sacramento, Uruguay
Colónia do Sacramento, Uruguay
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Plata Airport (LPG); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Fluviomarítima Colonia, 0.5 km); routes include Buquebus: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento, Buenos Aires - Colonia, Colonia Express: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Colónia do Sacramento, Uruguay. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.