The 41 Places to Go in 2011

Published: January 7, 2011

31. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay [>>]
The ranches beyond a historic village offer a dose of rural chic.

Colonia del Sacramento, on the southwestern shores of Uruguay, has long been a popular detour from Buenos Aires. Reachable by ferry across the Río de la Plata, this UnescoWorld Heritage site offers centuries-old stone houses, casual restaurants with riverside patios and boutiques selling crafts. In the last few years, its appeal has spilled into the surrounding countryside, where tastefully decorated ranches and locavore offerings are attracting travelers in search of rural chic. Seguir leyendo «Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. New York Times» →