Full day
Testimony of the past
Founded by the Portuguese on the banks of the Río de la Plata and built with stone and wood, the NOVA COLONIA DO SANTÍSSIMO SACRAMENTO was born.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:50 a.m., departing from Montevideo.
A point of dispute between the Portuguese and Spanish crowns, Colonia preserves in its streets and architecture a true testimony of the past. Its blend of countryside, beaches, and river creates a natural setting that harmonizes beautifully with its history.
Itinerary
- We invite you to discover this wonderful colonial city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our journey departing from Montevideo, passing through the neighborhoods of Capurro, La Teja, and the iconic Cerro de Montevideo as we leave the city.
- We cross the bridge over the Santa Lucía River and enter the Department of San José, an agricultural region known as the country’s largest potato producer and a leading dairy producer. It is also recognized as one of Uruguay’s fastest-growing industrial areas. The city, founded in 1783 by Spanish immigrants from the province of León, features an emblematic main square where we’ll make a technical stop of approximately 40 minutes.
- We arrive in Colonia to visit the Real de San Carlos, the old bullring, and enjoy panoramic views of the Río de la Plata and its beaches.
- We then head toward the historic quarter to begin discovering this Portuguese city through a guided walking tour, visiting the City Gate, the Wall, the Street of Sighs, the Lighthouse, the Main Square, and the Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Free time for lunch and personal activities.
- As we leave the city via the suburban ring road, we stop at Granja Arenas to visit its museum of collections and taste typical local cheeses and sweets.
- Return to your hotels and end of our services.
