Colonia, Uruguay: a charming town

The department of Colonia, located towards the south western area of Uruguay, is one of the most charming and peculiar spots visitors can meet in this country. A unique mixture of interesting historic past, amazing antique constructions, and beautiful landscapes turn the Uruguayan area of Colonia into a very attractive and magical one.

Besides its old constructions and historical spots, Colonia also offers its visitors a wide range of other areas to meet as well as many facilities. Tourists who approach this town can choose among a variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and spots offering tourism information where they could find any answers to their questions regarding the town or any other data about it they might need.

Picture of the Door of the Old City of Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, Uruguay

 

A place full of history

Colonia del Sacramento, the main hstorical area of Colonia, was founded as a town around the year 1680 by the Portuguese forces which had invaded the country during that époque. Many interesting constructions where added to the city during the XVII and XVIII centuries, and most of them remain unchanged to the date, being one of the main attractions of the town.

A World Heritage Site

Colonia del Sacramento was named World Heritage Site by the UNESCO due to the richness of its historic past and the antique constructions it has. Colonia del Sacramento is a town which maintains its original characteristics unchanged, in such a way that its streets are still made of stone bricks with street lamps at the sides of it and surrounded by unique colonial buildings.

Picture of the Centre of Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, Uruguay

 

The past

After being founded by the Portuguese around 1680, this city went through several other important historical events. A while after the Portuguese had settled in the town, the Spanish started fighting them for it. During this period of time, this town changed from being under the orders of the Portuguese to being under the orders of the Spanish several times until beginnings of the XIX century.

Historic events are one of the main attractions of Colonia del Sacramento, offering a past which can be almost breath while walking by its streets. It is a very peculiar place, home of some of the oldest constructions of Uruguay, and which offers an absolutely magical and charming environment