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Uruguay. Montevideo
Transfer to Colonia del Sacramento. 1 hour Walking tour of the cobblestoned Barrio Histórico, lined with Buildings from its time as a Portuguese settlement. This ancient Portuguese Town, declared World Heritage site by UNESCO witnessed great expansion battles in the XVII, XVIII and XIX Centuries between both Crowns of Spain and Portugal. Its historic preserved neighbourhood takes us back to colonial times in spite of expressing intense modern beauty under old-fashioned lines. The memorable walking tour takes you to the Calle de los Suspiros (Street of Sighs), the Holy Sacrament Church, the image of Saint Peter, the Ammunition Dump, the Lighthouse, The Museums – Portuguese, Spanish, Tiles, etc – (entrance is not included). Colonia holds a status of enormous exclusivity at the oriental (left) shore of the River Plate. Its boardwalk, as well as the Plaza de Toros and even the City Hall are filled with memories, delivering a unique and unforgettable stay in the middle of rioplatense history. Lunch at a typical restaurant (optional)