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.
Where to stay
Manuel de Lobo 281, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · posadalasterrazas.com
De España 217, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · casalahusen.com
De San Pedro 116, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · charcohotel.com
Joaquín Torres García 1102, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · costacolonia.com
Ituzaingó 232, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · posadadonantonio.com
Avenida Artigas 289, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · hotels.cloudbeds.com
G5H4+8CG, Gral. Rivera 131, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · hotelrivera.com.uy
Ituzaingó, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · posadadelaflor.com
Comercio 111, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · posadaplazamayor.com
Arquitecto Miguel Angel Odriozola 269, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · viajerohostels.com
Av. Rambla de las Américas 1530 Colonia Del Sacramento, Javier de Viana 1594, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · dazzlercolonia.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt 381, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · hotelelmirador.com
171, Frente a Plaza Mayor, Misiones de los Tapes, Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · lamisionhotel.com
Av. Gonzalez Moreno 001, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · realcolonia.com
Gral. Flores 340, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · hotelroyal.com.uy
Washington Barbot 59, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · posadadelangel.net
Washington Barbot 283, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay · choicehotels.com
Gral. Flores 311, 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Restaurants & places to go
Cheese, Wine, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-00:00 · 90 De los Suspiros, Colonia del Sacramento · buensuspiro.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 20:00-00:00; Sa-Su 12:30-16:00, 20:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · 112 Avenida General Flores, Colonia del Sacramento,…
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
Local, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 · 116 De San Pedro, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-16:00; Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-16:30 · 200 Del Gobernador Vasconcellos, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Avenida General Flores · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 · 163 Del Comercio, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000 · queriendote.uy
Arabic, Latin American, International, Cafe · Arabic/Latin American cafe · Rambla de las Américas, Colonia del Sacramento
Cafe, Bistro, Restaurant · Cafe/Bistro restaurant · 29 Avenida General Flores
Sandwich, Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 214 Rivadavia, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Seafood, Fish, Local, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
International, Local, Restaurant · International/Local restaurant · 163 Del Gobernador Vasconcellos
Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch, National, Italian, Restaurant · Breakfast/Lunch restaurant · 248 Avenida General Flores, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Grill, Local, Restaurant · Grill/Local restaurant · 170 De San José, Colonia del Sacramento
Biergarten · biergarten
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 167 Del Comercio, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000 · labodeguita.net
Local, Sandwich, Restaurant · Local/Sandwich restaurant · 52 De San Francisco, Colonia del Sacramento
Steak House, Pizza, Local, Burger, Restaurant · Steak House/Pizza restaurant · 252 Avenida General Flores, Colonia del Sacramento · restaurantemercosur.com
Burger, Fish, Ice Cream, Pasta, Regional, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 169 Del Gobernador Vasconcellos, Colonia del Sacramento,…
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Cafe, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating
Sandwich, Pizza, Burger, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Restaurant · Sandwich/Pizza restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 12:00-15:30,20:00-23:00; Tu-We quarta-feira,12:00-15:30 · 142 De San Pedro, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Burger/Cake cafe · 81 Paseo de San Miguel, Colonia del Sacramento
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 09:30-14:00, 16:00-19:00 · 233 18 de Julio, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 85 Flores, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Steak House, Italian Pizza, Italian, Local, Restaurant · Steak House/Italian Pizza restaurant · 448 18 de Julio, Colonia del Sacramento
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · cafe · 186 Del Comercio, Colonia del Sacramento
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-15:00, 19:30-23:00 · 65 Avenida General Flores, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
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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.
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.
Anchorena Airport 25 km to the centre
Estancia Anchorena, CO, UY
Juan Lacaze Airport 35 km to the centre
Juan Lacaze, CO, UY
Cardona Airport 78 km to the centre
Cardona, SO, UY
Tolosa Airport 46 km to the centre
La Plata, B, AR
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Fluviomarítima Colonia
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre · ANP
Buquebus: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento
Ferry route · Buquebus
Buenos Aires - Colonia
Ferry route · Buquebus
Colonia Express: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento
Ferry route · Colonia Express
Where things are
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Photographs
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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.