Aquarium

Devoted to fresh water species

AGT / Álvaro Gimeno Tourism

This major tour operator has a wide experience, own a fleet of units equipped with safety and comfort, expert drivers and guides.

Oil Press - Familia Longo

We are a Uruguayan family-owned business committed to the production of premium extra virgin olive oils.

Aromas and flavors

There are many elements that make the Departamento of Colonia a must destination for the lovers of gastronomic pleasures.

Mural Art in Rosario

Rosario combines history, art and nature, being recognized as the City of Historic Mural Art.

ARTECO

In 2003, 7 artisans founded this Civic Association whose purpose is to provide a space for our national culture.

Association of Professional Tour Guides

Let us guide you to a magical encounter between yesterday and today

Touristic Association of the Departamento of Colonia

The Touristic Association of the Departamento of Colonia is a mixed effort (governmental and private), formed by organized entrepreneurial sectors of the Departamento that are connected to tourism, the Direction of Tourism of the Departmento of Colonia and the Secretariat of Tourism and Sports of Uruguay.

Santa Ana

This resort is strategically located 22 km ( a little over 13 miles) from Colonia del Sacramento, at the 155th kilometer of Route 1.

World Heritage Site

The Barrio Sur – South Borough, as locals call the Historic Quarter – in Colonia del Sacramento, is the first place in Uruguay to be declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The declaration took place in 1995.

BBV Real Estate

BBV, Real Estate Agenticy in Colonia del Sacramento

Berrutti

Our lines unite the cities of Colonia del Sacramento, Carmelo, Nueva Palmira, Dolores, Mercedes, as well as Ombúes de Lavalle, Conchillas and Agraciada.

Bilu Hué - Los Pinos Beach

Two small country houses equipped for 4 persons each.

BIT: Uruguay Experience

BIT - Welcome, Interpretation and Tourism Center - shows Colonia and Uruguayan natural and cultural heritage.

Bernardi´s winery

Bernardi´s winery was founded on 1892 by David Bernardi.

Irurtia's Winery

Irurtia’s family winery is located in Carmelo, where a particular micro climate produced by two big water currents coming from the North: Uruguay and Paraná rivers, joins to form the Rio de la Plata.

Zubizarreta's Winery

The Zubizarreta family has been more than fifty years in the wineyard and winery trade-From the vasc immigrant spirit, don Pedro Zubizarreta, our Aitona, we arrived in 1956 at the lands that are part of the Estancia de Belén ,the present Calera de las Huérfanas, silent witness of the jesuit work in our country.

Newsletter

Colonia Brochure

Buquebus

Buquebus is a leading company in the field of river and sea transportation and tourism, with an experience of 30 years that has turned it into the most important and reliable fleet in the region.

Horseback riding

Horseback riding for all level of experience, adults or children.

Calera de las Huérfanas

This is an archeological site in the process of being elevated to its patrimonial value.

Walk through Colonia

Walking sightseeing through BARRIO HISTORICO

Camping in Colonia

Carmelo

To the West of Colonia del Sacramento, along Route 21, you arrive to the city of Carmelo

Colonia del Sacramento Casino

At Casino Colonia del Sacramento we await you to make your stay in Colonia a time to remember and to repeat.

Religious celebrations

Business and Industrial Center of Rosario

A small city by the Colla Brook, and a short distance from the Rosario River, Rosario is the junction of three major national routes, what makes it the business center of its region.

Chacra de los Olivos - Colonia del Sacramento

Farm house for rent. Located on a 3-hectares farm only 4 km. from Colonia del Sacramento or the beach, in an area of vineyards, fruit orchards and dairy farms, this beautiful farm house, that has a swimming pool, shady woods with eucalyptus, poplars and an olive grove, can be rented as a unit or by the room.

Tour maps

Tour maps of Colonia

Climate

The climate is humid and temperate, with annual average temperatures approaching 17 and 18a.C., and rainfall rate is estimated at around 1,000 mm of annual average. This favorable situation, with the natural composition of its soils, its way to the use of prairie grasses destined for sheep and beef cattle industry.

Colonia del Sacramento

It is one of the most important touristic referents of Uruguay, receiving thousands of visitors all year round.

Experience Colonia in 2 days

Enjoy two days in Colonia

Experience Colonia in 3 days

Enjoy Colonia in three days

Colonia Escondida

Transfers - Tours - Guided Tours

Colonia Propiedades

Colonia Propiedades is a real estate services firm that offers comprehensive advice, dynamic resolutions and confidential investment.

Colonia Shopping

Colonia Shopping, in Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia Valdense

Founded in 1858, by immigrants followers of Pedro Valdo (called Valdenses)and survivors of religious persecutions in Europe.

Colony Park Plaza Unique Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

The hotel is nestled in Colonia del Sacramento, very close from Buenos Aires and Montevideo and as far enough as to feel in paradise.

How to get to Colonia

Compañía Colonia

In 1927 we began traveling along the roads of Colonia.

Conchillas

Its most important historical event was the arrival in 1887 of the British company C.H. Walker&Co. to deal with the extraction and exports of sand destined to the construction of the port in Buenos Aires.

Touristic Information Centers

Centros de Información turística, Colonia

Costabel Rostán

Uruguay, and especially Colonia, is a strategic point in constant growth, ideal to invest, live and enjoy in excellent condition.

COT

COT, First Class.

Cufré

At the birth of the Cufré Brook, next to a granite quarry, it started as a group of houses around the train station in 1898, a farming town located on the highest place of the department, on a derivation of the Grange Ridge.

Day's Inn Casa del Sol Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

This graceful property in a quiet area, offers elegant accommodation and modern facilities to make your stay in Casa Del Sol a pleasant one.

Dollar Rent a Car

Dollar Rent a Car Colonia’s office has at your disposal an assorted fleet for your fun including Gulf Cars and Bikes

El Mirador Hotel and Spa - Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia has a lot to see, Hotel El Mirador evertything to enjoy.

El Muelle - Boca del Rosario

Visit and enjoy a wonderful landscape at the mouth of the Rosario River into the Plata River.

Winery Tour

A special way to know the actual history of the Countryside San Roque, wines, cellars and its people.

El Terruño - Minuano

We have 9 rooms for one or two rooms with country furniture, air conditioning, fireplace, air TV channels, minibar, private bathroom, room service every day

El Viajero Hostel - Colonia del Sacramento

The newest and best Hostel Colonia has to offer!!

El Viajero B&B - Colonia del Sacramento

Welcome to El Viajero Hostels, the largest chain of hostels in Uruguay

Esmeralda Amaral

We are from Colonia, so we know the market and the people, we work to grow with our clients and our goal is to reach good terms in each and every operation, to achieve satistaction for both sellers and buyers

Anchorena’s Park

At km 198 of Route 21

Don Miguel - Cufré

The Enstancia Don Miguel offers peace, recreation, entertaiment and an irresistible atraction to get to know every part of its land with its waterfall and labyrinth of fern near the river.

Estudio del Plata

Our Enterprise, with over 30 years of experience, combines real estate as well as notary public offices, offering our clients serious professional service, focused on their needs to achieve the best investment possible.

Sports in Colonia

Lighthouse in Colonia del Sacramento

Feliciano Casero

A pioneer family business with over 35 years of service in the Real Estate Sector to support our career.

Creole Festivals

Festivals / Carnival

Festivals in Colonia

Florencio Sánchez

Known as the “Cardona-Barrio San Juan Extension”, it was declared town in 1929. It is the meeting place for Routes 2, 12, and 57 being a fast distributor to the routes that lead to all the country.

Fodere Properties - Ombúes de Lavalle

The sale and management of real estate is our specialty, be it urban, suburban, or rural.

Beaches Brochure

Folleto con Eventos y playas para disfrutar en Colonia

Gabriel Conde - Carmelo

We always support a direct and personal relation, based on the experience and the responsibility.

GADEC

The acronym stands for Group of Artisans from Colonia, and that’s what we are, a cluster of artisans from all over the departamento.

Granja Arenas - Riachuelo

Our “Granja” offer you to have a different moment on your vist to Colonia; in a natural and rural ambient we invite you to visit our establishment with the visit to our particular “Collections” museum, the “preserved fruits factory” where youcan taste and buy our products,as too “the handicrafts room” and the small animal’s reservation with typical Uruguay animals.

Cluster of rural tourism in Colonia

Rural tourism in Colonia – Agro tourism, Health and Ecology, rural gastronomy, walks to become one with nature, relaxing, total enjoyment for the body and soul… contemplation

Guide of Services

Through the Official Guide of Services of the Departamento of Colonia, we provide complete and detailed information about the different services available in the Departamento, to make the visitor’s stay a very rewarding one.

Religious history - Colonia Valdense and La Paz

Los Poetas Hostel - Colonia del Sacramento

Created in a magical setting where round peace, tranquility and where you still breathe the air of our most historic city.

Español Hostel - Colonia del Sacramento

A building from late XIX Century, which conserves its original architecrtura to a typical atmosphere of the time of silence, politenes and quietness.

Don Guillermo Inn - Santa Ana

Just 20 km. away from Colonia del Sacramento, our little paradise of woods and beach in Santa Ana.

Arenas Hotel - Juan Lacaze

Comfort and peace a few meters from the Plata River, in an area with great swimming and fishing.

Ayres Colonia Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

Located at a very short distance from the International Port and the Bus Terminal, and very near the Historic Quarter.

Bahía Centro Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

Bahía Centro Hotel, in Colonia del Sacramento

Bahía Playa Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

Bahía Playa Hotel in Colonia del Sacramento

Beltrán Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

In a historical place, the oldest hotel that keeps intact the features, style and shape of building since 1873.

Casino Carmelo Hotel - Carmelo

The Hotel Casino Carmelo has 85 rooms, equipped with all the comfort, room service, pools, international restaurant service, native barbecues, and selfserving breakfast.

Centro Hotel - Carmelo

Science serving your repose.

Ciudadela Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

Located strategically, a block from our main avenue.

Esperanza & Artemisa Hotel & Spa - Colonia del Sacramento

The Esperanza Hotel & Artemisa Spa is a touristic development aimed to the leisure and relax, it is located on the main avenue of the city, in the heart of the Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento.

Four Seasons Hotel & Resort - Carmelo

Nestled amidst pine and eucalyptustrees by the Rio de la Plata.

Italiano Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

Hotel Italiano was built by an Italian immigrant and inaugurated on June 28, 1928.

La Misión Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

From the moment of your arrival, you will notice the reasons that make La Mision Hotel the ideal place for your vacation.

Leoncia Hotel - Colonia del Sacramento

A modern and comfortable hotel located a few blocks from the Historic Quarter or the Casino of Colonia del Sacramento