Barrio Histórico
Colonia del Sacramento
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
Porton de Campo
After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.
Casa Nacarello
A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay.
Barrio Histórico Hotel Deals
Posada Plaza Mayor
"Charming old world space. Comfortable and very pleasant."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Charco Hotel
"Great hotel! Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Don Antonio Posada
"Hotel estilo colonial... Muy clásico y cómodo"
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
Casa Lahusen
"The hotel is very confortable and very well located !"
Reviewed on 2026/5/5
Posada El Capullo
"Yes the pool was refreshing and the garden and furniture excellent"
Reviewed on 2026/4/8
Posada de la Flor
"It is to bad a new building is blocking the rooftop view covering up this nice traditional posada."
Reviewed on 2026/5/9
Other neighborhoods around Barrio Histórico
Real de San Carlos
While visiting Real de San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like San Benito Chapel and Paleontological Museum.
