I journeyed to Uruguay in order to relax for the weekend. I wanted to get away from the rapid city life in Buenos Aires. My first few weeks in Argentina were absolutely crazy! There were so many things that needed to be done..so much paperwork to fill out. I decided to take a short break right before classes started and life became even more insane.
Lighthouse in Colonia
It's very simple to travel from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Uruguay, because the distance between the two is impeccably small. Furthermore, a trip to Uruguay is rather inexpensive! Three friends from the program and I chose to visit Colonia del Sacramento, a city that sits on Río de la Plata and faces Buenos Aires. Colonia's historic district, a downtown of sorts, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Colonia is noted the oldest town in Uruguay and former Portuguese colony. Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, tends to be another typical spot for tourists to visit, but we thought it would still feel more or less like a busy city. We chose Colonia for its small size and quiet demeanor. In my opinion, it was the the greatest spot for a girls' weekend getaway!
Historic District
The perfect word to describe Colonia would be antique. This small town is filled with ancient artifacts and architectural influences that perfectly illustrate its former Portuguese rule. Tiffany, Linette, Hilary (you can see photos of them on my Shutterfly) and I traveled to Colonia by Buquebus. ¡BUQUEBUS! Not only is the company's name really fun to repeat, but I must say the Buquebus is the best method of transportation when visiting Uruguay from Buenos Aires. Buquebus is a ferry boat company. We chose to take the ferry because it was the cheapest and fastest method (only 3 hours to Colonia-1 hour back to Buenos Aires). The Buquebus was facyyyy! I'd speculate that it is only a small step down from reaching cruise ship status. We were very pleased.
We arrived in Colonia and began searching for our hostel: Hostel Oriental. Hostel Oriental is run by the sweetest and most helpful couple, located only about 6 blocks from the bus terminal and 4 blocks from the historic district. If you ever plan to visit Colonia del Sacramento, I recommend staying in this adorable abode. Los dueños (owners) of the hostel gave us a quick tour of the town and set us off to enjoy ourselves. Every point of interest is within walking distance in Colonia! During our stay, my friends and I enjoyed visiting the artisans' fair, located directly behind our hostel. We enjoyed spending time by the water. There were so many sandy spots to stop and watch the waves crash. We danced, we ate, we relaxed, and we saw one of Uruguay's most notable sights: la puesta del sol uruguaya (Uruguayan sunset)!
Hilary has a blog as well, filled with amazingly detailed videos. So, after seeing my photos of the trip..please take a moment and watch her video documenting our stay in Colonia del Sacramento.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to begin fulfilling my dreams in the city of Buenos Aires. With you, I will share everything I learn about Argentina and myself over the next 4 months. Join me!
We arrived in Colonia and began searching for our hostel: Hostel Oriental. Hostel Oriental is run by the sweetest and most helpful couple, located only about 6 blocks from the bus terminal and 4 blocks from the historic district. If you ever plan to visit Colonia del Sacramento, I recommend staying in this adorable abode. Los dueños (owners) of the hostel gave us a quick tour of the town and set us off to enjoy ourselves. Every point of interest is within walking distance in Colonia! During our stay, my friends and I enjoyed visiting the artisans' fair, located directly behind our hostel. We enjoyed spending time by the water. There were so many sandy spots to stop and watch the waves crash. We danced, we ate, we relaxed, and we saw one of Uruguay's most notable sights: la puesta del sol uruguaya (Uruguayan sunset)!
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