Southern Cone · Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento

Historic Site Full day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

A historic quarter of cobbled streets, lampposts and vintage cars covered in flowers, beside a river so wide it looks like the sea. You stroll slowly, from the lighthouse to the Street of Sighs, as if inside an old postcard.

With kids

Climb the lighthouse and see the whole town from above
Walk the Street of Sighs, the oldest one
Look for the old cars full of plants and flowers
Rent a golf cart to tour the quarter

Accessibility: All ages. The cobblestones are uneven: comfortable shoes. You cover it all on foot, without hurry.

With family

Stroll through the historic quarter, a World Heritage site
Watch the sunset over the Río de la Plata from the wall
Have a snack in a square in the shade of the trees
Cross by boat to or from Buenos Aires, right across the water

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