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Private tour in Colonia Ana B
Colonia del Sacramento Half Day City Tour
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My name is Ana. I was born in Colonia del Sacramento and I' ve lived in this wonderful city all my life. I am very fortunate to have two jobs. During term time I teach History to secondary school students in Colonia and in the mornings, at the weekends and school holidays I work as a tour guide. I have been guiding tours in and around Colonia for over 16 years. I really enjoy both my jobs; they are similar in several ways. Working as a history teacher not only allows me to share my knowledge with my students but also learn from them. Working as a tour guide gives me a great deal of job satisfaction because it gives me the opportunity to meet people from different places, interact with them, get to know their culture and share experiences with them. I speak Spanish and English fluently and am passionate about sharing my local knowledge and customs with tourists from around the world. Although Colonia del Sacramento is only 1 hour 15 minutes in a ferry across the River Plate from the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina; it is like stepping back in time. It is a small, yet charming city located southwest of Uruguay. It is a very tranquil and stress-free place that has a population of approximately 26000 inhabitants. Due to its history the "Barrio Histórico" (historic centre) was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 6th December 1995. It is one of the oldest city in the country. "La Nova Colonia Do Sacramento" was founded in the last days of January in 1680, by the Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Lobo. A few months later, the spanish government settled in Buenos Aires, attacked this city and took possession of it. Due to "La Nova Colonia Do Sacramento" being a strategic point in the "Río de la Plata" (River Plate) it caused the dispute between the Spanish and Portuguese crowns for almost a century. Original cobblestone streets, thick stone walls and tile roofs are testimonies of its past. Visit, discover and experience this delightful city!!!! Licensed tour guide. History teacher. None
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Overview of your Colonia tour
This tour will include everything covered on the guided walking tour of the historic quarter. After that we will drive along the coastline avenue (La Rambla) that borders on the bay of the city to Real de San Carlos, which is a tourist complex built by Nicolás Mihanovich where there is a Plaza de Toros (bullring) and the "Frontón" and old pier can be seen. There are amazing sunsets here when the sun goes down on the horizon over the "Río de la Plata". Exploring the city of Colonia del Sacramento you will discover a place of nature and Portuguese and Spanish heritage. Visiting this charming city that is located only 1 hour 15 minutes in a ferry across the "Río de la Plata" from the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, you will know, experience and enjoy a quiet environment and a stress-free place. Getting to know this part of our country, you will be able to understand about our culture, traditions and customs by learning first hand through your experience on the tour.
Your Colonia tour itinerary
- Coastline avenue (La Rambla). - Bullring (Real de San Carlos). - Frontón. - Old pier. - City gate, city wall & bastions. - Portuguese & spanish houses. - Cobblestone streets. - Lighthouse. - Basilica of the Holy Sacrament.
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Type: Private Transportation
Chauffeured van Hyundai h1 2017 for more than 3 people or Honda Civic 2019 for 1 or 2 people.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Colonia del Sacramento ferry port is the best meeting point. I can be there waiting for you with a sign.
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