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Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the...
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The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the... more » The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. It's an easy day trip by ferry from Buenos Aires, making the beaches a popular Argentinean escape. Major sights include Iglesia Matriz, the country's oldest church, the Municipal Museum and a 17th-century port jutting into the river. « less
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“The Waitress Made Our Evening - the Man with the Hats”

Viejo Barrio Restaurant and Bar

4 of 5 stars
kedmab
Portland, OR
Nov 28, 2009

A truly enjoyable ambiance and would love to explore a second time. The waiter was hysterical. He has probably 100 hats and every few minutes he would come to the quaint dining room area wearing a...more

“Quaint, Antique, Friendly Service, Affordable $ 75.00 per night”

Hotel Posada del Virrey

4 of 5 stars
kedmab
Portland, OR
Nov 28, 2009

We had an opportunity to spend an evening here and you will not be disappointed. The rooms are well maintained with antique furnishings and very large size rooms. They have wireless Internet and a...more

“WARNING!!!!!!!!!! BIG TOURIST RIP OFF!!! AVOID!AVOID!AVOID!”

Il Piu

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davideturrini
London
Nov 24, 2009

Very pretty surrounding but we paid for a for 1 frozen pizza, 2 salads and 4 glasses of house wine £45 pounds ($64 USD).....by far more expensive than the Ritz in London! more

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