3-Day Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento City Break

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Trip Overview

This short but sweet trip will take you to two of Uruguay's most iconic cities.

Experience history, wine and mate in three short days, starting in Colonia del Sacramento a colonial city from the 17th century, it's the oldest in the country that was fought over by Spain and Portugal for 100 years as you'll discover with the numerous references you'll find in the old town.

Return to visit Montevideo, Uruguay's capital. Montevideo echoes of the country's European past with a mixture of architecture including the Congress Building which is often considered the pride of the country.

Learn about the history and people of South America's often forgotten country!

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Itinerary

Colonia del Sacramento Guided City Tour & Return to Montevideo

Today, you'll transfer to Colonia del Sacramento, a small colonial city founded by the Portuguese in 1680, at a time when Spain and Portugal were in the midst of confrontations. You'll explore the picturesque streets of the eldest city in the country, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995. You will see the streets of Santa Rita, San Gabriel, the Matriz Church, San Pedro road, the Bastion del Carmen and the famous “Calle de Los Suspiros“. You'll then return by public bus to Montevideo.

Accommodation
SORO Montevideo, Curio Collection by Hilton★4 star
Activities
Colonia del Sacramento City Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from Finca Piedra - Ranch - Hotel to Colonia del Sacramento
Bus from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo
Private Driver from Montevideo to Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Destinations
Colonia del Sacramento
Montevideo Department

This morning, visit Montevideo with a city tour. The main points of interest will be in the historic city centre where you will visit the Plaza de Constitucion with the cathedral and the colonial town hall. Then you will proceed to the Congress Building, Mercado Agricola Montevideo, passing by the Obelisk to Batlle and Ordoñez Park and the Centenario Soccer Stadium where the very first World Cup final was played. Afterwards, visit Pocitos Beach and take a stroll along to Ramirez Beach.