Colonia del Sacramento Journals

Quiet Colonia

A March 2000 trip to Colonia del Sacramento by Todd W.

Colonia Photo - Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Quote: Colonia is a beautiful 17th-century colonial town just across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires. The historic district has been very well preserved. It's a great place to spend a night or two and relax after the excitement of Buenos Aires.

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Quiet Colonia

Overview

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The best thing to do is absolutely nothing. After spending time in Buenos Aires, you'll probably need it! The town itself is very small, and the historic district even smaller. The cobblestone streets are lined with sycamore trees, and there's very little auto traffic. I sat in the middle of the street at the tip of the peninsula, and the only traffic I saw was a dog and a little boy on a bike. The ferry trip from B.A. is worth it just for the views from the ferry and the peace and quiet of the town. Quick Tips: If you love old cars, you'll love this town. Evidently the cost of owning and maintaining a car in Uruguay is very high, so people take excellent care of their cars and keep them for ...Read More

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Posada del Rio

Hotel

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Very cheap, reasonably clean, extremely friendly, and well located, the Posada is a good budget accomodation. The rooms are centered around a sunny courtyard, where a light breakfast is served each morning. The rooms were about $20 - $25 for one night, with bathroom. Single rooms will most likely be bunk beds with TV. Double rooms will either be bunks or double beds. The bathrooms are ok - just like other bathrooms in the area, the shower has a flat stone floor and a drain in the middle. My room was very quiet - although there's hardly any traffic in Colonia anyway. If you're traveling light and cheap, this is a great place to stay. The Posada del Rio is right on the edge of the old city, and a ...Read More

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Posada del Rio
W. Barbot 258
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
598 52 23002

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The hydrofoils

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The hyfrofoils leave from downtown Buenos Aires regularly (south of the main train station - it's not a pleasant walk across several major roads with manic B.A. drivers), taking about 45 minutes each way. They're pretty swank, with duty-free shopping (which is nevertheless very expensive), televisions, and food. Slower, cheaper ferries take about two hours. Once you get to Colonia, it's about a 1/4 mile walk to the historic district. The newer section of town is pleasant enough. If you have time, you might want to consider going by bus from Colonia to Montevideo, then taking a hydrofoil from Montevideo back to Buenos Aires.