We took the one hour ferry over from Buenos Aires and it was simple and easy to do. Remember that you will be going through customs and immigration both ways since you are leaving Argentina. Do not forget your passport which is stamped showing that you paid the "recip fee" that you paid when you entered the country from the... More

It´s perfect to take some photos!! People is very nice. The river is adorable!! More

My day tour to Colonia was a nice change - from the hustle bustle of Buenos Aires to a quiet relaxing atmosphere. I booked online through BsAs4U before leaving Australia and they were really good. I went for the 'fast boat' option to have more time in Colonia. If not, it takes 3 hours for a one way boat ride.... More

Walking the streets was wonderful, whilst there is evidence of modern addition to some of the building the streets remain unkept, and there is a wonderful Spanish-andalucian feel to the buldings. Amongts the building are a mix of restaurant, many of which front the street and have chairs and tables out the front to take it all in. Highly recommended! More

My college aged daughter and I took a fast ferry day trip from Buenos Aires. There aren't must see attractions, it was the atmosphere that was attractive to me. The quiet pace was most welcome. We visited on a Friday in February and it was pretty empty. We wandered around chatting as we took in the old buildings and shops.... More

Vey nice 1hr walk, with tour guide (in Spanish). Interesting. More

We decided to visit Colonia with ferry boat(Buquebus) from Buenos Aires.Return ticket is quite expensive, 404 Argentinos pesos(per person), for economy class.We were exited to visit in a town - Unesco World Heritage Site and we were very disappointed how small the old town is . This is a pleasant enough place to while away an hour or two, but... More

Colonia's historic center is nice to watch and nice for a walk, but you hardly need more than three hours to explore the whole thing. A day trip from Buenos Aires or Montevideo is enough, besides the old town there is nothing much to do in Colonia. More

Colonia is lovely with much to teach you about the history of Uruguay. I went after traveling for a week in other parts of Uruguay rather than as a day trip from Buenos Aires. In that vein, it really added to my understanding of this interesting country. I loved my first night there when it was quiet and I could... More