For almost $1 dollar ($20 uruguayan pesos) visitors can access to the lighthouse.
After the more than 250 stair steps, you can photo shoot some great views of Colonia.
It is worthy to try it!

When you go to Colonia del Sacramento you need to get inside of as many houses, shops, restaurants, galleries as you can. There you will discover the real charm of this tiny city, things that will make you feel in a place unique at every corner, every house available for tourists to enter. At 5.30pm, after walking around all day long, we decided to make a stop in one particular house that really caught our attention. That place was an art gallery with photo and paintings expositions. The main room is a place where clients can read books, listen classical music and order delicious sandwiches, hot chocolate, coffee or tea.

We decided to leave books aside and enjoy the lovely sunset on the houses' garden by the river and the yachts' port.

The owners even gave us blankets to keep us warm (10 degrees of temperature). That's what I call "A Good Service"!!!

 

Colonia del Sacramento on a golf cart was a great experience, due I'm not the best driver and there are lots of hidden places to discover. Colonia del Sacramento is enjoyable at any time of the year. If you have luck, a sunny day will help you out on winter days (July/August).

The historical neighbourhood really amazed me. We stayed at an old fashioned Inn, what makes the experience even better. Old stone paved streets, riverwalks, romantic sunsets, art galleries, cafes, restaurants and many arts & crafts shops make from Colonia del Sacramento one the most interesting destinations in Uruguay.

Colonia del Sacramento is a Portuguese city from the WVII century declared Historical patrimony of humanity by Unesco. 

How to get to Colonia del Sacramento
From Montevideo - 177km of distance. Take a bus on Tres Cruces bus station www.trescruces.com.uy
From Buenos Aires - 45 minutes trip by sea. Check out Buquebus and book your ticket. www.buquebus.com