Departure from the hotel heading to Colonia del Sacramento. This historic city founded in 1680 by D. Manuel Lobo is a true jewel by the river. On our way, we will stop at Colonia Suiza, where we will visit the oldest cheese factory in the country “Karlen” and one that is working at present time called “Quesería Magnolia” (famous for its variety of cheese). Also, the ruins of Bonjour´s Watermill and the so called “Burnt Mill”, the Founders Square, OSE´s Tank, Tiro Suizo, Nuestra Señora de Schoensttat´s Sanctuary, etc.
In the afternoon we will continue our trip to Colonia del Sacramento. Once we arrive, we will visit the foremost tourism attractions as: 25 de Agosto Square, Amarradero and the Yacht Port, the bay and Colonia´s Port, Palacio Municipal, House of Culture and Juana de Ibarbourou´s library, Sports Square, Real de San Carlos, etc. We continue our visit through the old Colonia del Sacramento with the so called “Portón de Campo”: 1811 Square, drawbridge, Door and city wall. We will walk along the streets of the historic neighborhood and visit the Portuguese Museum, the House of Lavalleja, San Francisco Javier’s Ruins and the lighthouse Also, the County Museum, Casa del Virrey, Regional Files, Matriz Church, Spanish Museum, Paseo de San Gabriel, Bastión del Car, etc.
