14. Colonia, Uruguay
Why Colonia Uruguay
Colonia, Uruguay is a small town that is just waiting to be explored. It’s a perfect day trip when you visit Buenos Aires, Argentina. The historic old city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Colonia, Uruguay – Old Town
Where
Colonia, Uruguay is located across the river from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
How To Get Here
By Train
No trains are available.
By Plane
The closest airport is downtown airport, Buenos Aires-Jorge Newberry (AEP) in Argentina. There is also the international airport Ezezia (EZE) which is located across town. Once in Buenos Aires, head towards the port and take the Buquebus (ferry service) to Colonia.
Colonia, Uruguay – Taking off from Jorge Newberry (AEP)
Colonia, Uruguay – The Buquebus making its way from Colonia to Buenos Aires
The following airlines has service to Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP):
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), LAN (LA), Omni Air International (OY), Línea Aérea Amaszonas (Z8), Gol Transportes Aereos (G3) and TAM (JJ).
The following airlines has service to Buenos Aires-Ezeza Airport (EZE):
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Aeromexico (AM), Air Canada (AC), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air New Zealand (NZ), Alitalia (AZ), American Airlines (AA), Avianca (AV), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Boliviano (OB), British Airways (BA), Conviasa (V0), Copa Airlines (CM), Cubana Airlines (CU), Delta Air Lines (DL), Gol Transportes Aeros (G3), Iberia Airlines (IB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LATAM Argentian (4M), LATAM Brazil (JJ), LATAM Paraguay (PZ), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Sky Airline (H2), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK) and United Airlines (UA).
By Ferry
The Buquebus Ferry takes about an hour from the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Remember to bring your passport with you.
By Bus
There is bus service from Montevideo, Uruguay; it takes about two hours.
Colonia, Uruguay – Fountain
By Car
If you are already in Uruguay you can take the drive. Just use a service like Google Maps for directions.
Colonia, Uruguay – Streets of Colonia
Where To Stay
When I went, I did a day trip from Buenos Aires. You can of course stay overnight. Check below for a place to stay.
==>> You can find a list of hotels from TripAdvisor here.
==>> Try Airbnb.
Where To Eat
Colonia is a fishing town so you’ll find lots of seafood restaurants.
Colonia, Uruguay – La Luna Restaurant
Colonia, Uruguay – Restaurant Row
==>> You can find a list of restaurants from TripAdvisor here.
What To Do
This is a walking city. So just start walking the moment you get off the boat from Buenos Aires. Don’t even take a cab into the town, just walk.
Also visit the old part of the city; the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Colonia, Uruguay – Old Colonia
==>> Here is a list of things to do from Trip Advisor.
==>> Here is a list of Tour offered by Viator.
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