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chris17phillips

The differences betweethis place and Buenos Aires and Montevideo couldn't be greater. It's quiet and very picturesque and lots of little restuarants to try out. You can hire golf buggies for a few hours and that is probably all you need. Unless you really want a quiet restful time on your holiday then you can do Colonia in a day. We arrived at midday and left on the boat to Buenos Aires at 9pm and don't feel we missed too much. Incidentally you can catch a bus to Montevideo from here, which are excellent value, and one of the most comfortable journeys we had in South America.

JStewartFl

We visited this walled port town on a day trip from Buenos Aires. It was a really nice time although the weather was not very cooperative. We rented an electric car from Viaggio rent a car. They are located right in front of the entrance to the Ferry terminal. The price was very cheap, $35 for 6 hours. The car is basically a golf cart, but it has all of the safety features to drive it on the road. I highly recommend this for getting around. This is much better than a rental car. The old town area is very small and there are several restaurants and cafes to find a nice lunch and this provides a few hours to explore he town. It is a very nice day and I would recommend it to all who are looking for something to do that provides a break from the hustle and bustle of BA.

Jolyon67

This was once the only access point into the Portuguese fortified town of Colonia del Sacramento. The town was constantly being passed back and forth between Spanish and Portuguese. This is one of the few places where you can see a decent section of the city wall which enclosed the entire site. They were reinforced around 1750 during what is known as the golden era. A cute little drawbridge crossed the small ditch beyond the walls and there is a plaque which mentions the town's world heritage status.

K_b0y

In our rambles, we kind of stumbled upon the wall of the old fort, and followed it along the moat till we came to the Puerta de la Ciudadela, or literally Gate to the little City. after the obligatory photos and running back and forth over the drawbridge, we sank onto one of the conveniently low tree branches nearby for a rest and to breathe in the moment. Nice!

OlimpiaThome

Well conserved, a nice spot for taking pictures. There are also very clean public restrooms nearby, which adds for the comfort of tourists and dwellers as well. There are plaques with useful information at all attactions.

AMISTAD144

The gate is a place to take a picture for the memory book, because there is nothing else to see once you pass under it. I agree with ichibanwanderer comment: "take your pictures and move on".

769gregp

Quaint old world charm, absolutely loved it if you want to get away from the city. A photographers dream. We took a ferry 8:30 am return 4:30 pm via buqubus from ba payment from foreigners only allowed in US dollars or credit cards since 6th dec 2013 and not local currency. Book ferry a day earlier in BA. We had an English guide. We used the bus and walked on foot, I suggest hire a golf cart if traveling with elderly or children. Awesome little restaurants, too bad nothing is done about the number of flies at the eateries. Do not eat here if you have a sensitive stomach. I strongly suggest something be done about the flies eg uv light zappers, a total put off, but great to have a cold drink or beer

ichibanwanderer

Interesting in how it fits in to the history of the city but you need a little bit of imagination to appreciate the impact of this gate and the wall that cut off the city from the rest of the world.Take your pictures and move on.

davidh384

I've got to be honest, I like giving positive reviews but there is nothing outstanding about this entrance. It's quaint but in no means grand. It is reasonably old, constructed in 1745, however I just did not find it the least impressive. You can also go to the top of the town wall where there is an old cannon (one!) but even here the view hardly inspires. The Plata hardly does with its murky brown water. Sorry Uruguay but its very average!

MobileResident

It is a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal to this historic entrance to the Barrio Historico and great way to begin your visit. You can climb up on the wall once you have gone through the gate to have a nice view over a cannon to the River Platte. I agree that waiting to choose the optimal time for your "photo op" of the gate is a good idea. I was able to take a picture sans tourists but I really liked the one with the schoolchildren on the drawbridge.

marquestra

The town is quite small, the drawbridge and fortress opening are grand and are a nice sight as you venture into the old town.

Globebugs

This is a portal into the timelessness of this UNESCO town complete with its own wooden drawbridge. As an entryway, this is a dramatic start to your journey through this amazing maze of cobblestone streets, buildings and history. If you are persistent and wait for your turn to take a photo without like-minded visitors, then you will be rewarded with a fantastic memory to take back home with you – we did and it was worth stalling behind or better still return and take in the gate from the other side too!Enjoy your experience!

Nelmi

Well worth a visit when you are in the old city. This grand gate was inaugurated in 1745 and with it`s huge walls will give you glimpse into what the city must have looked like many years ago. Great photo opportunities here.

sofiberro

its a great spot to take a picture and it's the place to start walking through the historic neighborhood.

Dannynha

It's just the enter of the history center of Colonia. It's in a rock wall and it's gorgeous. Just perfect for a nice shoot.