Excursion d'une journée premium à Colonia del Sacramento
Description
Entrez dans un décor de livre d'histoires lors d'une visite à pied de Colonia del Sacramento, où des rues pavées, des façades colorées et des siècles d'histoire s'animent à chaque tournant. Commencez votre voyage dans la vieille ville magique, un joyau du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, et laissez-vous emporter par son charme colonial. Promenez-vous dans la légendaire Calle de los Suspiros, découvrez des histoires de romantisme et de mystère, et plongez dans l'atmosphère animée de la Plaza Mayor, encadrée par des musées, des cafés confortables et des coins remplis d'art. Sentez-vous comme un explorateur en déambulant sur les anciens murs de la ville et en escaladant le phare pour une vue imprenable sur le chatoyant Río de la Plata. Entrez dans la sereine Basilique del Santísimo Sacramento et laissez les ruines du couvent de San Francisco vous transporter dans le temps. Un mélange d'histoire, de charme et de moments parfaits pour les cartes postales - cette visite est le moyen idéal de tomber amoureux de Colonia!
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La ville historique de Colonia del Sacramento, fondée en 1680, évoque des images de la vieille ville de Lisbonne pour son architecture de style portugais et ses rues sinueuses. Colonia est située dans le sud-ouest de l'Uruguay, sur le Río de la Plata. En 1995, l'UNESCO l'a déclarée site du patrimoine mondial. Vous pouvez facilement visiter Colonia en ferry depuis Buenos Aires en une excursion d’une journée. C’est l’une des raisons pour lesquelles ses plages sont une destination prisée des touristes pour son grand intérêt. Parmi ses principaux monuments figurent l'église Matrix, la plus ancienne du pays, le musée municipal et un port datant du XVIIe siècle qui se confond harmonieusement avec le fleuve.
Il est né sur la Plaza Mayor et continue sur une pente menant au Río de la Plata. C'est une rue étroite avec des caractéristiques portugaises, pavée d'un coin et sans trottoirs. Les côtés sont inclinés vers le centre pour former un canal de drainage. Les maisons, construites dans la première moitié du 18ème siècle, ont des murs en pierre, des toits de tuiles et des sols en céramique. Les portes et les fenêtres sont petites et en bois, même si seules les maisons au toit à pignon sont conservées.
Il a été construit en 1745 sur ordre du gouverneur portugais Vasconcellos, qui dirigeait alors ces terres. À l'origine, la porte était le portique d'entrée de la colonie, protégée à l'époque par une forte armée de murs épais fréquemment victimes d'attaques de pirates, espagnols et anglais.
Il a été construit en janvier 1857. Il a deux clignotements rouges toutes les neuf secondes. C'est une tour circulaire de maçonnerie blanche avec une coupole à rayures radiales blanches et rouges. Il a une structure unique avec une base carrée et une tour cylindrique qui atteint la lanterne. Il a été construit sur l'une des anciennes tours du couvent de San Francisco, dont les ruines se trouvent au pied du phare. Sa hauteur est de 26 mètres et sa portée lumineuse est de 7,8 milles marins.
La basilique a un autel très inhabituel pour son époque et même maintenant; une alcôve semi-circulaire rétro-éclairée dotée d'un très grand monstrance (réceptacle pour l'affichage de l'Hostie Sacrée ou du Saint Sacrement). La maçonnerie extérieure montre l'influence portugaise de ses constructeurs.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
La prise en charge se fera dans votre hôtel situé au centre de Buenos Aires (Palerme, Recoleta et centre-ville)
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Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Un passeport en cours de validité est requis le jour du voyage.
- REMARQUE: le nom, le numéro, la date de naissance et le pays du passeport sont obligatoires au moment de la réservation pour tous les participants.
- C'est une visite adaptée aux enfants
Avis(37)
This tour was a worry-free way to explore Catalonia from Buenos Aires. We were picked us up from our hotel promptly and taken to the ferry with good directions on how to proceed. Another tour guide met us as we exited the ferry in Uruguay and took us on an informative hour long walking tour. So much history here! We then had about 3 hrs to enjoy the town and explore. We opted for a wine and cheese tasting at a local establishment. Our tour guide then met us to accompany us back to the ferry and again helped us to check in. Back in Buenos Aires, our driver drove us back to our hotel. A great day!
Fantastic experience; from pickup to drop off everyone was professional, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Logistics were super smooth with door-to-door transportation, high speed ferry round trip. Our guide, Mayra, was a lovely ambassador for Uruguayan hospitality and history and provided a wonderful walking tour of Colonia with great local recommendations. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting BA for a fun day trip!
It was a fun experience. Our guide, Ali, was incredible and we learned so much about Colonia and Uruguay from her. Very well organized.
Not worth the money - $250/person for the 5 min. transfer from hotel to the port + $70 boat fee + 2 hours tour guide - your charge is way too high.
Lovely town. Definitely worth the visit and to explore and get the history of another country. Our guide was great and gave us a comprehensive run down and tour of the town. Then gave us two hours to have lunch and explore. Lots of restaurants and shops to explore. Just be prepared to spend some time in both directions going through customs and immigration. It's about 2 hours on each side, which adds to the day.
This premium day trip to Colonia del Sacramento was absolutely excellent from start to finish and exceeded my expectations. In Buenos Aires, my guide Jesus was extremely prompt, communicative, and professional. He picked me up right on time and made the ferry process smooth and stress-free. Customs and immigration for the ferry can feel more chaotic than an airport, but Jesus guided me step-by-step through check-in and boarding. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and bilingual (English and Spanish), and he also shared helpful local tips before departure. Once in Uruguay, Lily was truly a standout. She is an absolute gem. Her English is impeccable, and her historical knowledge rivals that of a professor, enhanced by over 20 years of living experience in Colonia. She is clearly well known and respected by local artisans, residents, and business owners—I even overheard others say she was the best guide, and they were right. Lily is a fantastic storyteller with a great sense of humor. She gave thoughtful recommendations on where to eat and shop, pointed out where to find the best value, and helped us avoid tourist traps without ever making it feel transactional. Her care and pride in Colonia really showed throughout the day. Colonia itself is charming and beautiful, especially beyond the main historic sites. Walking the outer areas revealed excellent restaurants, cafés, gelato shops, urban art, and stunning architecture. A few practical tips: arrive early for the ferry to clear customs and immigration and to get better open seating. Food and drinks are available onboard, so skip the café at the ferry terminal. Traveling light makes the experience even smoother. Also, there are many stray dogs in colonia that according to Lily are taken care of by the locals, they are sweet, if i ever go back i would feed them. I highly recommend this trip. The ferry ride is calm and scenic, Colonia is lovely, and the experience is elevated by two exceptional guides who truly care about what they do.
The tour was excellent and worry free! They picked us up from our hotel promptly and directed us to the ferry. Our private tour guide met us as we exit the ferry in Uruguay and we had a very informative 2 hour walking tour of Colonia de Sacremento and its history. We then had about 3 hrs to enjoy the town and explore. Our tour guide then met us to accompany us back to the ferry and checkin. Once we arrived in Buenos Aires, our driver drove us back to our hotel. This tour allowed us to visit Uruguay with ease. Definitely recommend this tour!!!
Ms. Lily gave us an excellent historical overview of Colonia del Sacramento and even recommended great spots to enjoy authentic Uruguayan cuisine. In Argentina, our driver Jesús ensured a safe and comfortable journey with his attentive and professional service. Highly recommended!
A lovely introduction to Uruguay and the unique town of Colonia! It was very helpful to have a driver pick us up from our hotels and navigate our tickets for the ferry to Uruguay. The ferry was large and comfortable and just took 50 min to get us across. Our guide Alejandra was waiting for us at the port as we disembarked with a sign with our names on it - very easy to find. She spoke excellent English and offered a lot of history and background on the country of Uruguay as well as Colonia, which was super interesting. There was so much I was unaware of! The walking tour was about 90min and then we were on our own for lunch and to wander about the small town for 3.5 hours. There were lots of cute small restaurants and stores, but I think 2.5 hours would have been enough for free time - it was exceptionally hot that day and we spent an hour just sitting in a gelato shop just to cool off. Easy ferry ride back and we were greeted by the same driver from the morning who took us back to our hotels. All in all, definitely worth it if you have extra time to spare in Buenos Aires!
Wow. We went here for the day on our honeymoon as one of our last day activities, and just one word: wow! It was the best tour we went on during our trip. Alejandra was very knowledgeable and passionate. We learned so much about Colonia and Uruguay more generally. I would recommend this trip to anyone! Thank you for an amazing time.
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