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- Spanish
Discover Colonia del Sacramento with Cebaando Historia. You will walk through the cobblestone streets of the historic center, hear legends that do not appear in the books and understand why each wall of this city keeps a story to tell. With an authentic, close and curious look, Cebando Historia invites you to relive the moments that made Cologne a unique place on the Río de la Plata. Ideal for those who enjoy learning while marveling, without formalities and with lots of local charm. Visit the Citadel Gate, the Lighthouse and the ruins of the Convent of San Francisco, Plaza Mayor and Calle de los Sigurs, among other places that keep centuries of history and charm. During the walk, you will discover how the identity of Cologne was woven through conquests, cultural exchanges and stories that still beat on its walls. Ideal for those who enjoy learning while marveling, without formalities and with the local touch of a chat between mates.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the Punta de San Pedro next to the mast where the Uruguayan flag is located to begin the tour. You can find me next to it wearing a flashy red and white hat with a camera symbol in the middle.
We will culminate in Plaza Mayor, where we will talk about Colonia del Sacramento and Uruguay today. Once finished we will say goodbye so that you can continue enjoying the magic of this beautiful city.
Itinerary
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1La Calle de los Suspiros
On your way through Calle de los Sigurs we will talk about the particular design of it, its functions in the daily life of the city. In turn we will see examples of Portuguese and Spanish architecture along with their differences. Finally, we will see the different versions of the origin of his name, both his myths and the most accepted theories.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Porton de Campo
During your passage through the gate of the camp we will stop not only to talk about its own architecture but the military aspect of Colonia del Sacramento as a place of confrontation between Portuguese and Spanish, and pole smuggled in the Rio de la Plata.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Iglesia Matriz
We will go to the parent church and the governor's house, see the history of both buildings and their role in the daily life of the Colony of the Colonial Sacrament
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Plaza Mayor
From the Mother Church to Plaza Mayor we will take the opportunity to tell the story of the evolution of Colonia del Sacramento through the history of Uruguay to the present day, and then say goodbye in the center of the life of the city during the colonial era.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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