Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: Photos that will make you want to visit

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With its cobblestone and narrow streets, colorful houses, and quaint vibe, Colonia del Sacramento is a photographer’s dream. Located only 2 hours and a half from Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, Colonia is the perfect day trip from Montevideo or even from Buenos Aires.
This post compiles the best photographs we took while visiting Colonia on a day trip. We hope they inspire you to travel to this wonderful city and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Puerta de la Ciudadela. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

17th-century Convento de San Francisco. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Lighthouse. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos. Colonia, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Lighthouse. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Calle de los suspiros. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Colonia del Sacramento. Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro

Colonia del Sacramento. Uruguay. Credit: Carry on Caro
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