Day 6: Colonia, Uruguay

On this day we took a ferry boat, Colonia Express, from Buenos Aires to Colonia. The trip was only one hour long across the famous Rio de la Plata. We woke up at 5:00 AM this day to catch the Ferry. I tried to stay awake to take pictures, but I was too exhausted. I took a short nap. When I woke up, my throat was in pain and for the rest of the day I couldn't talk.

Colonia del Sacramento is the oldest town in Uruguay. This historic quarter of this beautiful town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We decided to rent a gulf cart to see the City. I'm glad that we did since many of the roads were uphill and I was feeling sick.

Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento

Typical Street Lamps in Colonia

Inside the Basilica

Rio de la Plata

While we were taking pictures of the river a cute dog started to follow me around. She was very sweet and wouldn't leave my side. I was sad to get back on the gulf cart and leave her behind. We went to one of the restaurants near the main plaza to have breakfast. I was happy to see my new friend again at the restaurant. We asked the waitress if they knew her because she had a big cut on her leg. She told us that her name was Rosita and that the town veterinarian takes care of her and the other street dogs. We gave Rosita bread and she didn't eat it. We later found out that she only eats meat. Rosita is probably spoiled by all the tourist like us. 

My friend Rosita

Colonial City Gate

The most beautiful street in Colonia is La Calle de los Suspiros (Street of Sighs). I took many pictures of the colorful houses.

Calle de los Suspiros

The old Pier 

Colonia was my favorite City of our South American trip. It was beautiful and different to any other place that I've seen before. Make sure to plan a day trip to Colonia if you ever visit Buenos Aires.