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Argentina Health Guide
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Colonia
del Sacramento, or simply Colonia, is a lively colonial town,
with narrow cobble stoned streets flanked by whitewashed
buildings. A trip to this charming town will seem like a trip
back in time. Being only a small body of water away from Buenos
Aires, Colonia could be a convenient side-trip on your vacation.
Without a doubt, Colonia is well worth a day. Spend half of it
on a guided tour and the other half exploring at your own pace.
Several small hotels are located in the historic area.
History
Colonia
was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese and has served as a port
for contraband for a number of years. Now Colonia a quiet resort
town that is cultural jewel and was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage site in 1995.
The
Atmosphere
Built
in a Portuguese style of stone houses and cobblestone streets,
the historic portion of Colonia reminds visitors of old Lisbon.
Tourists now stop to enjoy the excellent restaurants, art and
craft shops, museums and yacht harbor that give so much
character to this quiet city.
Sights
and Things To Do
The Beach:
Colonia
is a favorite getaway for many Argentineans because of one its
greatest features, many miles of beach coastline. During summer
weekend the beaches will be full of people from Buenos Aires
that took the ferry to lie on the sand.
El Faro:
The
lighthouse, El Faro, was constructed in 1857 from the stones of
the ruins of convent.
Museo Portugues
The
museum on Plaza Mayor is a look at Portuguese architecture,
furnishings and military uniforms, standards and other items
from the period
Getting
There and Away
Not
counting the small airport for private planes in Colonia, the
optimal way to get to the city is via a ferry from Buenos Aires.
There are about 3 ferries in each direction per day. There is a
fast ferry that takes just under an hour, and there is slower,
and less expensive, two and a half hour ferry.
It is recommended that you take the early(9am) boat, enjoy the
day in Colonia, and return on the evening(7pm) boat. Remember to
get to the ferry port early because buying the ferry tickets is
not a trivial matter and you will have to go through all the
customs procedures because you will be entering a different
country (bring your passport).
Link
to Ferry Website (New -- in English)
Getting
Around
Everything
you want to see in Colonia is within easy walking distance,
including the port for ferries to Buenos Aires and the bus
terminal for transportation to Montevideo and Punta del Este.
Where
to Stay
For
a quiet stay, Gondwana
Hotel is located 10 km. outside of Colonia and is very
peaceful with views of the river, a nice pool, comfortable rooms
and a 15 minute walk to a secluded beach.
Other
hotels include the 5 star Kempinski
Colony(site in Spanish), and the nice Hotel
el Mirador.
Travel
Advice
Uruguay
is a different country than Argentina. Remember to bring your
passport on this trip and be ready to change some money into
Uruguayan Pesos.
Uruguay
Information
The
complete Uruguay data sheet can be found in the Country
Study.
Argentina Travel Facts
Visas:
Most foreigners do not need visas and receive free renewable
90-day tourist stamps upon arrival.
Time: Eastern Standard Time (EST) plus one or two hours;
Argentina does not observe daylight-saving time.
Weights & Measures: Distances and measures are
usually metric, but rural areas may use the "legua"
(league, about 5 km).
Weights are measured in kilograms (1kg = 2.2 pounds).
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz. Argentina uses the European two
prong and the Australian slanted plugs on most wall electrical
outlets.
Taxes: The sales tax, known as IVA, is 21%. When
reserving a hotel, that tax is sometimes not mentioned, so
double-check the final price before you book.
Telephones: The country code for Argentina is 54. Every
region has its own area code with Buenos Aires mainly using the
'11' area code, and sometimes the '15' area code for cell
phones.
Cellular Telephones: Many locals have mobile phones in
Argentina and a few companies rent out cell phones for
short-term use. If you have a tri-band world phone it will work
in Buenos Aires and most parts of Argentina.
Holidays
observed in Argentina
January 1: New Year's Day
March or April: Good Friday, Easter
May 1: Labor Day
May 25: Anniversary of the First National Government
June 20: Day of the Flag
July 9: Independence Day
August 17: Anniversary of the Death of General Jose de
San Martin
October 12: Christopher Columbus Day
December 25: Christmas Day
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