Colonia del Sacramento is a charming historic city in Uruguay commonly combined in a travel itinerary with Buenos Aires.
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How to get from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento?
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The most common and fastest way to travel from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento is by boat/ferry across the Rio de La Plata with the Buquebus and Colonia Express companies.
The travel from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
About the Boat/Ferry Companies
- Buquebus – a Uruguayan company founded in 1982. It offers a ferry service from Buenos Aires to several destinations in Uruguay. The ticket can be purchased online at the company’s website or in one of its stores.
- Colonia Express – a river transport company founded in 2007 that connects Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento. The ticket can be purchased online or at one of their stores.
How much does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento cost?
The trip cost from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento will depend on several factors such as the day of the week, time of day, etc.
For reference, one way costs 13,803 Argentine pesos ($35,38) in tourist class and 15,250 Argentine pesos ($39,09) in business class.
Note: If you book the ferry ticket in advance you can save money. The Buquebus company offers a flexible fare option (visit their official website for details).
Tour from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
How to get from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento – Photo Credit: Sonia Nadales
Some companies offer a tour service from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento with an English-speaking guide and hotel pick-up.
The price of the tour starts at $82. The duration of the tour is approximately 10 hours.
What to Visit in Colonia del Sacramento:
- Calle de los Suspiros – 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department, Uruguay.
- Faro de Colonia del Sacramento – G4GX+V4J De San Francisco, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay.
- Rambla Costanera – del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay.
- Bastión de San Pedro – G4GW+QFP, Paseo Gabriel y De San, De San Pedro, Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay.
- Bastión de San Miguel – G4GX+JMP, De San Pedro, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Colonia Department, Uruguay.
- Puerto de Yates – Ituzaingó 86, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay.
- Espacio Portugués – Enriquez de la Peña 180, between Calle De Solís (in front of Plaza Mayor, 25 de mayo), Calle de los Suspiros, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Uruguay.
- Espacio Español – G4JX+29P De San Jose, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay.
- Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos – Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, Av. Mihanovich 3, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay.
Shopping in Colonia del Sacramento:
- Mi Tía Artesanías – Flores 285, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay.
- Almacen La Carlota – Real 150, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay.
- Colonia Shopping – Avenida Franklin D. Roosevelt 458, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay.
Where to Eat in Colonia del Sacramento:
- La Bodeguita – 70000 Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department, Uruguay. Price: $$.
- Charco bistro – G4GX+P5H, Misiones de los Tapes, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Colonia Department, Uruguay. Price: $$.
- DOS 22 Restaurant – Ituzaingó 222, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $$.
- Colonia Sandwich Coffee Shop – Flores 272, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $$.
- Queriendote – P.º de San Gabriel, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $.
- Bohemia Bistro – De San Pedro 142, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $$
- Buenos Amigos – Del Comercio 101, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $$.
- Picnic! – G4GX+X8H, De Solís, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price $$.
- La Beduina Deli & Café – de las Amèricas 916, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $$.
- Deli De Las Rosas – de las Amèricas 916, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Price: $$.
Is it Worth Staying in Colonia del Sacramento?
Charming Little Street in Colonia del Sacramento – Photo Credit: Hector Ramon Perez
Colonia del Sacramento offers excellent hotel options with swimming pools, great infrastructure, and value for money. If you want to enjoy and explore every corner of the city with tranquility, it is worth it to stay for 1 night.
Best Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento:
- Radisson Colonia Del Sacramento Hotel – Washington Barbot 283, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Book here.
- Dazzler by Wyndham Colonia – Rambla de las Américas 1530 Colonia Del Sacramento, 70000, Uruguay. Book here.
- Real Colonia Hotel & Suites – Gonzalez Moreno 001, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Book here.
- Costa Colonia Boutique Hotel – Joaquín Torres García 1102, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Book here.
- Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort – ContinuacióN De La, Rbla. de las Amèricas S/N, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Department of Colonia, Uruguay. Book here.
- Posada Plaza Mayor – Comercio 111, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay. Book here.
- Charco Hotel – De San Pedro 116, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay. Book here.
Map of Colonia del Sacramento
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