Colonia

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-	*	+	A number of small 'supermercados' are scattered through the town. All general requirements are carried. The 'Colonia' shopping mall lies a walkable distance to the NE of the town but unless you are seeking something you can't find in town the walk is barely justified. Good fruit and vegetables available in the town.
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Contents 1 Colonia (Port of Entry) 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Weather 1.5 Approach and Navigation 1.6 Check-in facilities 1.7 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.8 Anchorages 1.9 Offshore Islands 1.10 Routes/Passages To/From 1.11 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.12 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.13 Laundry 1.14 Grocery & Supply Stores 1.15 Eateries 1.16 Internet/WiFi 1.17 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.18 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.19 Repairs 1.20 Transportation 1.21 References & Publications 1.22 Cruiser's Friends 1.23 Forum Discussions 1.24 External Links 1.25 Personal Notes 1.25.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Colonia (Port of Entry)

Background

Historic details, etc.

Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Approach and Navigation

Details?

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Submit Marina details.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Potable water is available 'on tap' along the sea wall. Electricity is available along the sea wall ( Blue 3 pin 'Euro' plugs) Gas/ Propane can be organised - with a rapid turnaround- through the port office at the root of the sea wall.

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

A number of small 'supermercados' are scattered through the town. All general requirements are carried. The 'Colonia' shopping mall lies a walkable distance to the NE of the town but unless you are seeking something you can't find in town the walk is barely justified. Good fruit and vegetables available in the town.

Eateries

Numerous good quality eateries along Gral. Flores and in the old town.

Internet/WiFi

Free wifi is available at most restaurants and is also available in the plaza.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

As Colonia is a very popular tourist destination there are numerous rental companies offering motorbikes and 'buggies'.

Marine Stores & Facilities

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs

Transportation

There are regular bus services to Montevideo. Ferry services, some utilising fast catamarans, depart Colonia every few hours for Buenos Aires.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

December 2009

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