Pictures of Colonia del Sacramento

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Founded in the late 17th century, this historic west-coast town is much beloved for its gorgeous seaside sunsets, its charming colonial architecture, and its picturesque  cobblestone streets.

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Explore this museum to learn how the Spanish settlers lived in Colonia del Sacramento in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Housed in a 19th-century building, this museum contains antiques from the indigenous people of Uruguay that date back thousands of years.

Housed in a 19th-century building, this museum contains antiques from the indigenous people of Uruguay that date back thousands of years.

Housed in a 19th-century building, this museum contains antiques from the indigenous people of Uruguay that date back thousands of years.

With skeletons of prehistoric beasts and antique relics from the first days of the colonial era, this museum is the oldest in the city.