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Colonia del Sacramento 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Colonia del Sacramento grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento

    Temples & religious sites

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

  2. After lunch
    Origami Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    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.

  3. Afternoon
    lighthouse of Colonia

    Views & landmarks · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    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.

  4. Evening
    Isla San Gabriel

    Nature · 3.5 km from the previous stop

    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.

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DAY 2

Around Isla Farallón · Nature

  1. All day
    Isla Farallón

    Nature

    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.

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DAY 3

Around Faro Isla Farallón · Views & landmarks

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    Faro Isla Farallón

    Views & landmarks

    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.

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DAY 4

Around Arroyo Riachuelo · Nature

  1. All day
    Arroyo Riachuelo

    Nature

    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.

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Around Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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