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- South America
- Uruguay
- Montevideo
- Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento
A must-see for any visitor to Uruguay is the historic town of
Colonia del Sacramento, the country's oldest settlement and a
celebrated UNESCO World Heritage site. It is situated on the River
Plate, almost opposite Buenos Aires in Argentina from where most
visitors ferry across on day trips. Dating from 1680 the quaint and
quirky town is riddled with narrow cobbled streets lined with
brightly coloured houses, vibey bars, excellent restaurants and art
and craft shops. Colonia is about two hours by road from
Montevideo. Local operators offer day trips.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The official currency of Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU),
but US Dollars are also accepted by some tourist businesses,
retailers and taxi drivers. The peso is divided into 100
centécimos. Currency can be exchanged at banks and Money Exchange
Shops, which both offer similar exchange rates. Exchange rates tend
to fluctuate frequently. There are plenty of ATMs available in
shopping centres and attached to banks in commercial areas, but not
all cards are accepted. Credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard,
American Express and Diners Club, are widely accepted by shops and
restaurants. Travellers cheques are easiest to exchange if in US
Dollars.
Time
GMT -3 (GMT -2 from October to March).