Area Sections
Colonia del sacramento

Other Definitions
colonia del sacramento (enc)

Colonia Del Sacramento

Founded in 1680 by Portuguese settlers from Brazil, Colonial del Sacremento was an important base for smugglers through most of its existence. The historic centre is built ona peninsula that juts into the Rio de la Palata.

Colonia is charming and lively, there are some nice old colonial buildings and there are some good beaches nearby. Although you shouldn't expect nighlife like in Punta del Este there is enough to be done at night as well. There are many nice restaurants in the old city.

From Colonia you can take the ferry to Buenos Aires in Argentina. There are about 10 crossibngs daily.

 

<< PreviousWord BrowserNext >>
piura
pucallpa
punta sal
surco
tours and excursions
tambopata
history
economy
health
people
suriname
getting there
brownsberg nature park
eilerts de haan gebergte reserve
galibi reserve
nightlife and entertainment
paramaribo
raleighvallen
samakaa area (around the surinameriver)
wia wia reserve
history
getting around
economy
health
people
uruguay
melo
nightlife and entertainment
montevideo
lydford
aylmer
things to do
boise
pocatello
fargo
seaside
calama
chillan
concepcion
copiapo
easter island
ipiales
iquique
isla negra