Barrio Histórico Travel Guide
Colonia del Sacramento
Visit Barrio Histórico
Popular places to visit
Street of Sighs
See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.
Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.
Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas
Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.
Rio de la Plata
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento
Resting on a tree-lined plaza in the historic center of the city, this 17th-century site is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.
Casa Nacarello
A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay.
Top hotels in Barrio Histórico
Charco Hotel
"Great hotel! Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Posada Plaza Mayor
"Charming old world space. Comfortable and very pleasant."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Don Antonio Posada
"Hotel estilo colonial... Muy clásico y cómodo"
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Posada El Capullo
"Yes the pool was refreshing and the garden and furniture excellent"
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Casa Lahusen
"Beautiful historic building with renovated rooms with a minimalist style combining heritage and modernity. Keycode access to the room is very convenient,. Breakfast was nice - abundant options in a tranquil dining room. Still and sparkling water, coffee and fruit are available at all hours. Pity ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Posada de la Flor
"It is to bad a new building is blocking the rooftop view covering up this nice traditional posada."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Histórico
Real de San Carlos
While visiting Real de San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like San Benito Chapel and Paleontological Museum.
