Side Trips to Colonia, Uruguay from Buenos Aires, Argentina or from Montevideo, Uruguay

If you are trekking Latin America and plan to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Montevideo, Uruguay, side trips to Colonia, Uruguay are an ideal diversion and great choice for exploring the beauty green country. Colonia, Uruguay is a fabulous city that is cosmopolitan and offers many of the same experience of Buenos Aires but with several unique exceptions.

Many visitors to Colonia, Uruguay have come to visit to explore the area or they may be taking side trips to Colonia, Uruguay with the intentions of renewing their visas. This is fairly common for many expats to Buenos Aires, Argentina as the maximum stay for tourists is 90 days. The great thing is that the travel experience obtained through the side trips to Colonia, Uruguay is invaluable.

First of all side trips to Colonia, Uruguay are stress free since the mode of transportation is a ferry system and bus system that connect. Known as the Buquebus, visitors to Colonia have an efficient and convenient means of even taking a day trip to the country.

Colonia, Uruguay is a rather quiet harbor town that is known for its historical architecture and cobblestone streets. Be prepared for your side trip to Colonia by wearing comfortable walking shoes. Exploring the historical town for a day is a quaint experience and provides lots of opportunities for photographers. Formally known as Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, and founded by the Portuguese, the site has been declared an official historical site and is filled with treasures for travelers to enjoy.

Colonia, Uruguay offers visitors a wide variety of restaurants, bars and even popular nightlife venues. The main tourist attractions in Colonia include the Colonia Lighthouse, the Museo Portuguese, the Parque Anchorena, the Iglesia Matriz, Plaza De Toros, and the Convento de San Francisco. You no doubt will also experience the historical Puerto de la Ciudadela as it is a moat and the only entrance into the city. With historical sites going back as far as 1745, your side trip to Colonia, Uruguay will be filled with a bit of the old, a bit of the new and new memories to remember from your visit to Latin America.

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