Uruguay · City guides
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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Currency
Uruguayan Peso (UYU)- Time zones
UTC-3
UTC-3- Power plugs
- Type C/F/I/L
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Type C, F, I, L · 230 V - Getting around
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Drive on the right
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Uruguay · Population: 32K · Calling code: +598
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