Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse (Faro de Colonia del Sacramento)

The slender white tower of the Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse stands as a significant historical monument on the city’s southwest shore. Built in the mid-19th century, it replaced a 17th-century colonial church tower and assumed the critical role of guiding ships through the perilous waters of the Rio de la Plata. Visitors can now climb to the top of the lighthouse for panoramic views of the river and the charming colonial town below.