URUGUAY

596 Kilometres  -   11  Days

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Colonia De Sacramento, Uruguay - By ferry

Colonia dates to 1680, and being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it came with a
lively touristy trade. However, it’s primarily known for its Barrio Histórico, lined by
buildings from its time as a Portuguese settlement. We followed the narrow
cobblestone path through the stone city gate leading to the harbour and the historic
lighthouse in the sweltering heat. Then along the old stone road to Colonia del
Sacramento with its wooden drawbridge and remains of a former fort.

With much of Colonia explored we sought out the campground, where the price and
quality of the facilities came as an unpleasant surprise.