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Cabildo
Opposite the Iglesia Matriz is the Cabildo, a neoclassical stone structure finished in 1812.
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Playa Mansa
This calm river beach straddles the western (Río de la Plata) side of Punta del Estes long narrow peninsula.
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Centro Municipal de Fotografía
Rotating contemporary photo exhibits and a computerized archive of 100,000 historic photos can be seen here.
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Torre Antel
For great views out across the city, take the elevator to the top of Montevideo’s most dramatic modern skyscraper.
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Museo del Automóvil
The Automóvil Club del Uruguay’s museum has a superb collection of vintage cars, including a mint 1910 Hupmobile.
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Palacio Estévez
The 18th-century Palacio Estévez, on the south side of the Plaza Independencia, was the Government House until 1985.
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Museo Blanes
Housed in an old mansion in the suburb of Prado, this museum shows the work of Uruguay’s most famous painter, Juan Manuel Blanes.
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Museo de la Tradición
In parkland near the riverfront, this museum features a small but well-displayed selection of anthropological artifacts and gaucho gear.
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Teatro Larrañaga
A red velvet- and chandelier-bedecked theater dating to 1882, it is open for visits and hosts occasional dance and theater performances.
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Playa de los Ingleses
On the Atlantic Ocean side of the peninsula, this is the southernmost of Punta del Estes many beaches, and a favorite with surfers.
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Historical Museums
A single UR$50 ticket covers admission to Colonia’s eight historical museums. All keep the same hours, but closing day varies by museum.
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Teatro Florencio Sánchez
Uruguay’s oldest theater (1876) outside of Montevideo, has many original features (including the curtain) and hosts occasional performances.
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Playa El Emir
This small beach on the eastern (Atlantic Ocean) side of Punta del Estes peninsula gets good waves, making it popular with surfers.
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Faro Cabo Polonio
Cabo Polonio’s striking lighthouse provides a fabulous perspective on the point, the sea-lion colony and the surrounding dunes and islands.
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Museo Ralli
In the suburb called Beverly Hills, this museum displays a wide-ranging collection of works by contemporary Latin American artists.
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Casa Nacarello
One of the prettiest colonial homes in town, with period furniture, thick whitewashed walls, wavy glass and original lintels (duck if you’re tall!).
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Museo de Bellas Artes y Artes Decorativas
Displays a nice collection of Uruguayan painting and sculpture in an historic two-story mansion with a grand staircase, stained glass and back garden.
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Lighthouse
Down near the tip of the peninsula, on a quiet square in a residential neighborhood, Punta del Estes small lighthouse is a picturesque landmark.
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Museo Torres García
This museum showcases the work of 20th-century Uruguayan painter Torres García, and has revolving exhibitions featuring other contemporary artists.
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Museo del Fútbol
A must-see for any fútbol (soccer) fan, this museum displays memorabilia from Uruguay’s 1930 and 1950 World Cup wins. Visitors can also tour the stands.
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