7 days in Colonia del Sacramento & Buenos Aires Itinerary

Sleepy cobbled streets lined with pastel-colored houses lead down to the water in Colonia del Sacramento.

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Estrela, Brazil to Colonia del Sacramento is an approximately 12.5-hour car ride. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Estrela in July: highs in Colonia del Sacramento hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 9°C. On the 19th (Tue), you're off to Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires and Museo de los Ninos. Get a sense of the local culture at Puerto Madero and Calle Defensa. Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Parque 3 de Febrero, take an in-depth tour of El Zanjon de Granados, take in the history at Plaza de Mayo, and admire the landmark architecture of El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

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Getting from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires by ferry takes about 2 hours. In July in Buenos Aires, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to ride a ferry to Colonia del Sacramento.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): take a stroll through Barrio Historico, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Matriz, and then shop like a local with Antik Objetos con Alma.

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Traveling by ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento takes 2 hours. You will leave for home on the 24th (Sun).