Barrio Histórico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

Rio de la Plata
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas
Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

Street of Sighs
See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Convent of San Francisco
Beneath the lighthouse, walk around the maze of pathways and walls of these ancient ruins, which have survived after several centuries.

Spanish Museum
Explore this museum to learn how the Spanish settlers lived in Colonia del Sacramento in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Activities

Unforgettable Day Tour in Colonia del Sacramento

From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day

Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

Premium Day Tour to Colonia del Sacramento
Our pick of the best Barrio Histórico Hotel Deals

Don Antonio Posada
Hi, All of the above. My husband and I are very happy with Posada Don Antonio, also the location is wonderful, all about it is great!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Posada Plaza Mayor
Clean, comfortable room in a beautiful, peaceful, environment! Bruno at reception is the best!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Casa Lahusen
Everything was lovely - food, staff, shared spaces, room!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Charco Hotel
The property was lovely and in a great spot within the town.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Posada El Capullo
Very clean and spacious rooms. Staff was so nice and attentive to our needs.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Viajero Colonia Hostel
Espectacular lugar, me senti super bien atendido y me permitio cono cer otros viajeros, la ubicacion esta super buena ya que esta en el centro de la ciudad y te permite poder ir caminando o en bicicleta a los lugales desinterés
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Histórico

Real de San Carlos
While visiting Real de San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like Paleontological Museum and Museum of Shipwrecks and Treasures.


