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Colonia “Maravellosa”

By Gilles on 12. January 2008 in Uruguay

Truly colonial as its name suggests with abundant vegetation and a Mediterranean flair … The tranquil and shady cobblestone streets underline the romantic ambiance – Old Colonial City of Colonia, Uruguay

Our short excursion to Uruguay over the weekend was so spontaneous that we had very little information, except half a page in our travel guide. What a great surprise when we discovered that the city’s “Barrio Viejo” is one of the most charming places we have been in Latin America so far! Truly colonial as its name suggests with abundant vegetation and a Mediterranean flair … Continue Reading →