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It is also an excellent destination in its own right with quiet shady streets, a slow moving lifestyle, and plenty to see and do.
It is also an excellent destination in its own right with quiet shady streets, a slow moving lifestyle, and plenty to see and do.
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Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
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[[Image:Colonia2.jpg|324px|thumb|right|Classic cars on the cobbles of Calle de Portugal.]]
[[Image:Colonia2.jpg|324px|thumb|right|Classic cars on the cobbles of Calle de Portugal.]]
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The harbour at Colonia is open to the NNW while SWly weather can set up quite a surge in the harbour.
The harbour at Colonia is open to the NNW while SWly weather can set up quite a surge in the harbour.
* [http://www.riovia.com/fotonor.php Weather Online in the middle of River Plate - Río de La Plata in front of Colonia]
* [http://www.riovia.com/fotonor.php Weather Online in the middle of River Plate - Río de La Plata in front of Colonia]
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==Navigation==
==Navigation==
The approach to the Colonia Yacht Harbour is straightforward and free of dangers.
The approach to the Colonia Yacht Harbour is straightforward and free of dangers.
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==Entrance==
Having secured either alongside or to a mooring buoy you should first present yourself to the Prefectura guardship which is berthed at the end of the seawall.
Having secured either alongside or to a mooring buoy you should first present yourself to the Prefectura guardship which is berthed at the end of the seawall.
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Departure requirements mirror the arrival ones. Pay mooring dues at the port office, pick up your paperwork at the guardship, attend immigration, take paperwork back to guardship.
Departure requirements mirror the arrival ones. Pay mooring dues at the port office, pick up your paperwork at the guardship, attend immigration, take paperwork back to guardship.
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[[Image:Colonia.jpg|thumb|324px|right|View of the harbour. ''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Colonia.jpg|thumb|324px|right|View of the harbour. ''Click for larger view'']]
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There is a '''Musto''' outlet in the old port which sells a small range of chandlery. Several small but good hardware stores can be found in the town.
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Minor mechanical repairs can be organised through the Port Office. Work completed in a timely manner, efficiently and at a good price.
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[[Image:Colonia pano.jpg|324px|thumb|right|The view to the south west. ''Click for larger view'']]
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Potable water is available 'on tap' along the sea wall.
Potable water is available 'on tap' along the sea wall.
Electricity is available along the sea wall ( Blue 3 pin 'Euro' plugs).
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.
Gas/ Propane can be organised - with a rapid turnaround- through  the port office at the root of the sea wall.
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[[Image:Colonia pano.jpg|324px|thumb|right|The view to the south west. ''Click for larger view'']]
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====Medical====
Dentist
Dentist
Dr Sandra Fontana Assandri, 662 Artigas, Tel 22186. Walking distance from the dock.
Dr Sandra Fontana Assandri, 662 Artigas, Tel 22186. Walking distance from the dock.
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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.
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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[[Image:Flores.jpg|324px|thumb|right|Calle Gral. Flores, the main street. ''Click for larger view'']]Numerous good quality eateries along Gral. Flores and in the old town. Argentinian Pesos, US Dollars, Euros, and Brazilian Reals are all readily accepted -at good exchange rates- by most businesses.
[[Image:Flores.jpg|324px|thumb|right|Calle Gral. Flores, the main street. ''Click for larger view'']]Numerous good quality eateries along Gral. Flores and in the old town. Argentinian Pesos, US Dollars, Euros, and Brazilian Reals are all readily accepted -at good exchange rates- by most businesses.
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====Internet/WiFi====
Free wifi is available at most restaurants and is also available in the plaza.
Free wifi is available at most restaurants and is also available in the plaza.
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
As Colonia is a very popular tourist destination there are numerous rental companies offering motorbikes and 'buggies'.
As Colonia is a very popular tourist destination there are numerous rental companies offering motorbikes and 'buggies'.
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There is a '''Musto''' outlet in the old port which sells a small range of chandlery. Several small but good hardware stores can be found in the town.
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* There are regular bus services to Montevideo.
* There are regular bus services to Montevideo.
* Ferry services, some utilising fast catamarans, depart Colonia every few hours for Buenos Aires.
* Ferry services, some utilising fast catamarans, depart Colonia every few hours for Buenos Aires.
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Revision as of 21:21, 28 April 2016

World ▶ South America ▶ South Atlantic ▶ Uruguay ▶ Colonia

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Colonia (Port of Entry)

Colonia pano2.jpg
Colonia Old Town
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 34°28.12′S, 57°51.18′W
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 Local chartlet

Background

Colonia (Colonia del Sacramento), founded by the Portuguese in 1680, is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Situated only a day sail away Colonia is a very popular with yachtsmen from Buenos Aires and La Plata. As a result the harbour can be quite crowded at weekends. It is an ideal destination for foreign yachts wanting to restart the clock on their Argentinian 'Certificado de Admisión Temporal'.

It is also an excellent destination in its own right with quiet shady streets, a slow moving lifestyle, and plenty to see and do.

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Classic cars on the cobbles of Calle de Portugal.

Weather

The harbour at Colonia is open to the NNW while SWly weather can set up quite a surge in the harbour.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.

For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.

  • [[Island1]]
  • [[Island2]]

Navigation

The approach to the Colonia Yacht Harbour is straightforward and free of dangers.

Communication

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Entrance

Having secured either alongside or to a mooring buoy you should first present yourself to the Prefectura guardship which is berthed at the end of the seawall.

This is followed by a call at the port office at the root of the seawall. If arriving from a foreign port then a short walk is required to visit the Immigration authorities at the Buquebus ferry terminal. There is no requirement to clear in with the Aduana(Customs).

Departure requirements mirror the arrival ones. Pay mooring dues at the port office, pick up your paperwork at the guardship, attend immigration, take paperwork back to guardship.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

View of the harbour. Click for larger view

There is no marina as such. Yachts can secure head in to either the seawall or the inner pier with a stern line to a haul off buoy.

There are a good number of mooring buoys in the harbour suitable in the main for yachts up to about 12 metres or so. These buoys have no pick up pennant attached so you need to either have a dinghy in the water to help make fast or be prepared to back up to the buoy and make fast from your stern platform or ladder. The buoys are quite low to the water and too heavy to lift with a boat hook.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There is a Musto outlet in the old port which sells a small range of chandlery. Several small but good hardware stores can be found in the town.

Repairs/Yards

Minor mechanical repairs can be organised through the Port Office. Work completed in a timely manner, efficiently and at a good price.

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.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

The view to the south west. Click for larger view

Medical

Dentist Dr Sandra Fontana Assandri, 662 Artigas, Tel 22186. Walking distance from the dock.

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

Calle Gral. Flores, the main street. Click for larger view
Numerous good quality eateries along Gral. Flores and in the old town. Argentinian Pesos, US Dollars, Euros, and Brazilian Reals are all readily accepted -at good exchange rates- by most businesses.

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'.

Transportation

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

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing xx, the following:

See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.

Comments

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