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Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay)

May 26, 2019: So you’ve made it all the way to Buenos Aires, why not take the ferry across Rio de la Plata and visit one of the oldest towns in Uruguay? Aside from adding another country and stamp to your passport, you will not regret escaping the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires by strolling through the historic UNESCO site. Your instagram account will thank you for stopping by!

  • 8:15am – 9:15am: Ferry to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) via Buquebus ($66; need to arrive at least 30 mins ahead for immigration)

Other points of interest

Tips

  • There are 2 other ferry sites available aside from Buquebus (Colonia Express & Seacat Colonia). I personally found Buquebus easy for booking the ticket online with the lowest price.

  • If possible, try to get Uruguayan peso from Banco Republica on General Flores. Some attractions/stores give more favorable rate on Uruguayan peso.

  • Shop at stores on Avenida General Flores over the ones inside the historic district for better exchange rates.