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Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is in southwestern Uruguay, across from Buenos Aires on the northern shore of the Rio de la Plata. Founded in 1680 as a Portuguese colony, Colonia's historic district is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings.
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Best time & quick facts
- Currency
- Time zones
- UTC-3
- Power plugs
- Type C, F, I, L · 230 V
- Getting around
- Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Uruguay · Population: 32K · Calling code: +598
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