Great Runs in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Note: For the Full Guide to Running in Colonia del Sacramento, see the GR Website

Mark Lowenstein
Great Runs
1 min readApr 6, 2020

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Colonia del Sacramento is a former Portugese settlement in southern Uruguay and a popular visitor destination, with its well-preserved Barrio Histórico, 19th century lighthouse with great views of the Río de La Plata and the preserved city walls of Portón de Campo. It’s a spectacular setting, only a 75 min. ferry ride from Buenos Aires and a 2 hour drive from Montevideo. There are some great options for running in Colonia del Sacramento.

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Mark Lowenstein
Great Runs

Author of Great Runs Guide. For Travelers Who Run and Runners Who Travel