Attractions

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Walk Tour Colonia.

Walk through the Historic Center, touring its attractions with a Tourist Guide.

Duration of an hour and a half.

More information: https://www.colonia.gub.uy/turismo/

The proposal of the Department of Cologne divides its annual show into four acts. Each act has its magic, from its nature and beaches to its traditions and world heritage, enjoyed all year round.

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Like many cities in the world, Colonia del Sacramento has a spectacular "COLONIA" sign so that thousands of tourists can take a photo. It is an iron structure where the uppercase letters reach 2 meters and the lowercase letters 1.64 meters high.

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LA LOCANDA, a space to relax and enjoy alone or with friends, eat something delicious accompanied by a good drink or where you can get lost with a book.

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The only Brewpub in Uruguay with 20 own styles on tap!

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The best sunsets on the Rambla de Colonia accompanied by a delicious snack! To enjoy!! Thursday to Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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This colossal building, located in Real de San Carlos, 5 km from the Historic District, in addition to being beautiful, has great historical value for the city. It was inaugurated on January 9, 1910 by an Argentine businessman Nicolás Mihanovich who dreamed of turning Colonia into a regional entertainment center by building a large complex with a Hippodrome, Bullring, Frontón and Casino. Paradoxically, bullfighting was prohibited by official resolution in 1912, by President José Batlle y Ordoñez, and the place has been abandoned ever since. Access to the Plaza de Toros is not open to tourists due to the risk of collapse, but it is really worth going to see its unique façade. Due to its interesting history, it is one of the most visited sites in the city, a century after its closure.

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Family winery with a young spirit. Attended by its own owners. in shells.

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GUIDED TOUR + TASTING OF WINES

Los Cerros de San Juan Winery. First winery in the country, a World Heritage Site. Guided tour of the winery, about 35 minutes ending in the country store with a tasting of four wines.

Make sure you have the opportunity to tour Colonia and enjoy the walk in the first Bodega in the Country. Reservations + 598 99 574 086 or +598 91 949 494. 

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From Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Direct sale in the winery and visits. Our options, one click here https://www.vyodelquinton.com/

Granja Arenas is an establishment near the city of Colonia in Uruguay that, in addition to producing traditional farm products (sweets, cheeses, etc.), offers a series of collections as a curiosity, some of which are Guinness records. We can see a collection of pencils, key chains, matchboxes (for these three figures in the Güinness Book of Records), pins, glasses, bottles, perfume boxes and ashtrays. Its owner Emilio Arenas began collecting pencils more than 50 years ago, reaching nearly 11,000 copies. He has a 17-millimeter pencil of which there are only 10 in the world, 9 of them are held by the company "Faber" and the other in his museum.

More information: https://www.granjacolonia.com.uy/

Also called “Gate of the Field”, it was inaugurated in 1745 and faces Plaza 1811. It represents another of the most characteristic postcards of the department. The large stones in gray tones of the Fortress help to contextualize the visitor in the colonial era. The door is supported on both sides by the remains of what was the imposing wall that led the armed struggle between the Portuguese and Spanish in the founding years of Colonia del Sacramento.

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The two bell towers of the Matriz Church, crown any postcard of the Historic District of Colonia.
Located in front of the founding Plaza de Armas, the original Iglesia Matriz de Colonia del Sacramento (from 1680) was the first temple to be built in Uruguay, although it was then completely rebuilt on two occasions.
The current Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament, dating from 1810, preserves several elements of its origin, maintaining the simple lines of its Portuguese architecture.

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The Cologne Aquarium is a different proposal in the heart of the Historic District, ideal for entertaining the whole family. It is the first aquarium of native fish in Uruguay. In a fun educational tour, various species of fresh and salt water fish that inhabit our territory are shown. The fish tanks are built in an artificial grotto with openings, achieving a very original circuit that captivates young and old. Fish are not only seen, but can also be heard through a novel headphone system.

Behind the grotto, there is another aquarium where the fish are fed and the quality of the water is constantly controlled, to keep the animals in the best conditions. The educational activities are completed with an Interactive Center where information about the aquatic flora and fauna of Uruguay is offered through different audiovisual media. It is possible to consult other materials (brochures, books, official files) in the basement. Before ending the visit, you can stop by the Aquarium shop and buy a souvenir.

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It is the most emblematic pedestrian in the historic neighborhood. Its Portuguese mansions dating from the 18th century, its colonial lanterns, its old cobblestones and its view of the Río de la Plata, make it a dream place, stopped in time. There are several legends about the magic that is breathed there. The most popular account of the city's brothels staying on that street. After their long journeys, the sailors eager for fun took refuge and took refuge among its cobblestones. These soldiers congratulated the women who lived on the street and sighed over and over again for them every time they saw them pass by. Some historical references indicate that prisoners sentenced to death were taken down that street and drowned when the tide rose or shot at the riverbank. It is a walk that undoubtedly deserves a small place on the agenda of any visitor; a must for those who want to feel the magical fusion of history, urbanism and nature. A place to take your camera in your hand and start shooting. It is a throwback in time that generates many new sighs.

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One of the must-see destinations when visiting the historic neighborhood of the city of Colonia del Sacramento is undoubtedly the Plaza Mayor. This square was born with the foundation of this city and was the largest open space that existed. It was used since its inception to plan military maneuvers, as well as ceremonies that were held there as well. During the Great War this square was also used to shoot the prisoners captured in the attacks on these lands. Although the square is kept in great condition, some modifications were made to it, such as a passage to be able to go through it that changed the previous vision but that offers the possibility of going through it without damaging it. Around the Plaza Mayor there are a large number of gastronomic services where you can stop for a drink or taste a dish of international cuisine from the different restaurants that are located there. At night, the square lights up and the surrounding pubs attract people with music to have a good time and enjoy a very special night in Colonia del Sacramento.

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It was built in January 1857, to illuminate the ships that sailed the Río de la Plata. Its height is 26 meters and it has a luminous range of 7.8 nautical miles.
Today its light continues to guide sailors and seduce hundreds of tourists who come to contemplate it next to the ruins of the San Francisco Xavier Convent, one of the oldest buildings in the region, dating from the 1690s.
Following a fire in 1704, the building was almost completely destroyed. Only small walls of fired brick and large rocks remained standing on which the lighthouse was later built.

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Portuguese construction from the first half of the 18th century. Gable roof with tiles. It preserves its original walls, a brace and part of the floor. It shows a collection of tiles of Spanish and French origin used in the architecture of the Río de la Plata since the 19th century. Opened: in 1988.

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Portuguese construction from the first half of the 18th century with a hipped roof made of wood and tiles. Its exterior walls are made of stone and adobe. Its internal walls are partitions made of a wooden structure filled with stones, pieces of tiles and adobe. Its annexes show us Spanish constructions from the end of the 18th century on Portuguese walls with flat roofs “à la porteña”. In its exhibition, the following stand out: the original coat of arms of the Portón de Campo, Portuguese furniture, weapons, popular handicrafts and reproductions of cartographies from the 16th and 17th centuries. Opened: in 1977. Open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fee $50 per person.

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Opened for public viewing in 1994.

It is a typical Portuguese house from the first half of the 18th century with a gabled tile roof that preserves the original stone walls and part of the floor.

It tries to recreate everyday life in colonial times, so that, in its different spaces, domestic objects can be appreciated: furniture, ceramics, utilitarian and decorative objects, among others characteristic of the time.

Group of Portuguese houses from the first half of the 18th century. They retain their exterior walls and partitions, as well as their granite jambs and lintels, to which an Italian house from the 19th century is attached. Used as housing and commerce. One of its owners was the Spanish merchant Juan del Águila. Representative material of the first Spanish families arriving after 1777 is exhibited Opened: in 1976 (annexed in 1992).

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Museum featuring pre-Columbian & native archaeological artifacts, plus a gift shop & bookstore.

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Institution dependent on the Municipality of Colonia. It is the first museum in the city of Cologne founded in 1951. It is located in a mainly Portuguese construction from the first half of the 18th century, with interventions during the Spanish occupation. Its heritage includes various types of collections (history, archaeology, natural sciences, anthropology), which have as a common denominator: being built, inherited, discovered or used by ancestors of the community itself. Through these objects, the museum offers visitors a reading of its environment from prehistoric times to the present day. Visiting hours from Monday to Sunday, except on Thursdays, when it is closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., free access.

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ACCOMMODATION + SPARKLING + FLOWERS + CHOCOLATES

• Sparkling wine from Los Cerros de San Juan - Lahusen Pinot Noire 750ml
• Rose petals on the bed
• Bouquet of flowers with arrangement
• Box with 12 chocolates

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Our hotel has an outdoor summer pool, located on the second floor of the Hotel.

Its hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., every day of the week.

We offer pool towel service to our guests.

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Paddle Surf School By #swell Boards

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