Trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Get one of your more unique passport stamps by taking a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, from Buenos Aires. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colonia del Sacramento is a charming destination, full of historic buildings along the Rio de la Plata. The ferry ride from Buenos Aires is under 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to check out the sights! From the incredibly Instagrammable Calle de Los Suspiros to a café you’ll remember for years to come, you’ll love your day trip to Colonia!

I love getting new passport stamps from day trips, and, one of my favorite ones is Uruguay, from my day trip to Colonia del Sacramento. An easy hour and change ferry crossing from Buenos Aires on the Rio de la Plata, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to check out a country almost no one I knew had ever visited. After that my day trip, though, I’ve added Uruguay to my Wanderlust List! Updated with detailed map (including the ferry ports) and video.

You go to Colonia del Sacramento for the very well-preserved charming Barrio Histórico (Historic Quarter), recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the late seventeenth century by the Portuguese, Colonia del Sacramento has cobblestone streets, adorable little preserved homes, a wall, a lighthouse, a church, military buildings, lovely river views, and a general laid-back vibe that I found most refreshing after several days in Buenos Aires. There’s also all these classic cars that we’ll get to. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).