Travel Guide of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay by Influencers and Travelers
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and capital of the Colonia Department. It has a population of around 27,000.
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1 - Colonia Del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and capital of the Colonia Department. It has a population of around 27,000.
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2 - Colonia Department
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Colonia is a department of southwestern Uruguay. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento, the country's second oldest city.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Colonia del Sacramento
As a World Heritage site, the Old City of Colonia is well known for its historical architecture, drawing thousands of tourists every year. Here, typical tours focus mainly on the rich history of the town. But, if you are a wildlife lover, this is the only tour that will show you a more natural aspect of the "Ciudad Vieja". This activity is particularly interesting for those who are taking their first steps into the birding world. Many birds you will see are common and abundant, meaning you will have several instances of connecting with them and getting to know them well. If you have not been to South America before, almost all species and even bird families will be new to you. Even if you are an accomplished birder, this tour can yield new sightings and ticks. Some rarities for Uruguay can be seen here: nesting Southern Martins, Patagonian migrants like White-tipped Plantcutters, Straneck's Tyrannulets, and White-banded Mockingbirds, and the elusive South American Painted-Snipe.
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4 - Wildlife Watching in Colonia del Sacramento
A birding tour during your stay in Colonia can be a great chance to experience and learn about the more natural aspect of the city, especially if you´ve already been to the more typical historical sites. Colonia is a highly touristic city, but ecotourism is not exploited in the least. To date there are no other local operators which provide ecotourism services. Colonia Birding offers nature tours to any nature enthusiasts who would like to get to know our rich biodiversity. At the same time, this would provide income to local communities, thus promoting conservation and awareness of natural areas and species, something much needed. Furthermore, your guide is a professional biologist and ornithologist with ample field experience. He´s worked in diverse research projects accross Uruguay, where he's learned much during long field hours, not only about birds but also the natural life of Uruguay in general. He is bilingüal in spanish and english, and sometimes ventures into portuguese.
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5 - Bike Rentals in Colonia del Sacramento
So you want to visit Colonia del Sacramento in a different way and entertaining too? Rent a bike with us and we provide you with everything you need in order to ride and have a lot of fun through this old city of Colonia. This experience is ideal for riding and stopping whenever and wherever you want and even if you just want to rest or take some awesome pictures. We will invite you a very nice Uruguayan Cheese Platter and a tourist map, so for you to go to unique places of the city and be aware of main tourist sites which has our pretty city of Colonia.
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