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Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia, Uruguay · South America

About Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento sits on the route: 20 minutes from Santa Teresa, 53km from El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

Colonia del Sacramento is a town located in Colonia, Uruguay. With a population of 21,714, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Colonia del Sacramento sits in Uruguay, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Montevideo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colonia del Sacramento to your route.

About Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento (Spanish: [koˈlonja ðel sakɾaˈmento] ; Brazilian Portuguese: Colônia do Sacramento; European Portuguese: Colónia do Sacramento) is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and the capital of the Colonia

Read more Department. As of the 2023 census, it has a population of around 32,174. Its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Modern Colonia del Sacramento produces textiles and has a free trade zone, in addition to a polytechnic centre and various government buildings.

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Colonia del Sacramento offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Colonia del Sacramento located?

Colonia del Sacramento is located in Colonia, Uruguay, South America. The coordinates are -34.4626 latitude, -57.8398 longitude.

What is the population of Colonia del Sacramento?

Colonia del Sacramento has a population of approximately 21,714 people, making it a town in Uruguay.

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Quick Information

Population
21,714
Continent
South America
Country
Uruguay
Region
Colonia
Timezone
America/Montevideo
Coordinates
-34.4626, -57.8398

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911
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911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Colonia del Sacramento

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

La Boca (Caminito), Buenos Aires

A colorful working-class neighborhood famous for its brightly painted corrugated-iron houses, tango dancers, and the passion of Boca Juniors football.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood with a famous Sunday antique market, milonga dance halls, and colonial architecture.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Obelisco de Buenos Aires

Iconic 67-metre obelisk in the centre of the Plaza de la República, marking the heart of Buenos Aires.

52 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Cafe Tortoni

Buenos Aires' oldest cafe, opened in 1858, with marble tables, stained glass and a basement tango room where Borges and Gardel were regulars. Expect a queue on Avenida de Mayo; order the chocolate con churros.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires

An ornate city of the dead with elaborate mausoleums housing Argentina's elite, including Eva Perón, in a labyrinth of marble and statuary.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

MALBA

Buenos Aires' leading contemporary art museum, showcasing the finest Latin American art from the 20th century onward.

53 km · about 60 min drive

photogenic

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

A 1919 opera house converted into a bookshop, with the painted cupola, boxes and crimson stage curtain intact; the stage is now a cafe. Shelves fill the stalls under the original ceiling fresco.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Palacio Barolo

A 1923 tower built as an allegory of Dante's Divine Comedy: 22 floors for the poem's cantos, hell below, a working lighthouse for paradise at the top with views down Avenida de Mayo.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Colonia del Sacramento.

Santa Teresa

🇺🇾 Uruguay

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Ensenada

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🇦🇷 Argentina

46 km away

Quilmes

🇦🇷 Argentina

48 km awayPop. 262,379

Rosario

🇺🇾 Uruguay

48 km awayPop. 10,085

Berazategui

🇦🇷 Argentina

48 km awayPop. 180,523

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