Colonia del Sacramento

Temples & religious sites

Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento

This Roman Catholic church is located in Colonia del Sacramento. It's a peaceful stop to step into while wandering through the city.

Nature

Isla San Gabriel

This small island floats on the Río de la Plata near Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It's a great place to take in the quiet scenery along the river.

Nature

Isla Farallón

Isla Farallón is a small island in the Río de la Plata near Colonia del Sacramento, known for the lighthouse that watches over it. It offers a simple, striking view of a lone structure standing in the water, best admired from a distance.

Views & landmarks

lighthouse of Colonia

This lighthouse stands atop the ruins of the Convent of San Francisco Javier in the historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento. Built in 1857, it offers views over the old town and the river together.

Museums & galleries

Origami Museum

This museum in the old town of Colonia del Sacramento showcases the art of paper folding. Part of Uruguay's national museum network, it's a great pick for travelers seeking something unusual to see.

Views & landmarks

Faro Isla Farallón

A lighthouse on Farallón Island off the coast of Colonia del Sacramento, built in 1876. It offers a scenic view of the lighthouse set against the island.

Nature

Arroyo Riachuelo

The Arroyo Riachuelo is a small stream near Colonia del Sacramento, with a cozy marina where yachts dock at its confluence with the Río de la Plata. Its tranquil waterside scenery, framed by lush woods, draws visitors out for boating and walks.