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Colonia
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Officially called Colonia del Sacramento. Located on the banks of the Rio de la Plata, it is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America.
Overview of Colonia
Officially called Colonia del Sacramento, the city is located on the banks of the Rio de la Plata. It is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America.
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- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 26,231 inhabitants (2011).
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- Altitude: 27 m.
- Website: http://www.coloniauy.com/
History of Colonia
What to see and do in Colonia
Historic Centre of Colonia
It’s a remarkable architectural blend of Portuguese and Spanish colonial styles. This is what earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
It’s a remarkable architectural blend of Portuguese and Spanish colonial styles. This is what earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Must-see & highly recommended
Historic Centre of Colonia
★★★★ It’s a remarkable architectural blend of Portuguese and Spanish colonial styles. This is what earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.