Experience Barrio Sur Histórico - among tenement houses and brothels Walking tour through the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento
ID: GYG785279-1257854
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the processes of patrimonialization, population emptying, eviction and disputes over the memories of Barrio Sur as part of the transformation into a Historic District of Colonia del Sacramento.
The Barrio Sur of Colonia del Sacramento was recognized as a Historic District at the end of the 1960s and as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
This tour is the result of a process of material and symbolic revaluation associated with a national and global historical context, archaeological findings of the colonial era and the reconstruction-restoration of historical symbols such as the wall, and heritage narratives.
As a result, there was a change in the way of living: many houses went from being dwellings to commercial premises, lodgings, restaurants and museums, resulting in a population emptying and exclusion of the intangible heritage and its identity, being nowadays a scenographic neighborhood and the main entrance door for tourists to Uruguay.
During this tour guide born in the place, you will be able to appreciate the transformation process of a popular and socially marginalized neighborhood, to an exclusive tourist center recognized worldwide.
In this guided walk, you will discover unique details that only those who lived it could tell you.
Do not miss the part of history that does not appear in books, in this unique and fascinating experience.
Highlights
- Discover the most emblematic place in Uruguay
- Get to know the history with a local tour guide born in the neighborhood.
- Enjoy a walk at your own pace and exclusively for you and your group.
- A walk that shows the other side of the country's first world heritage site.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We will contact you at the time of your reservation to coordinate where you would like our tour guide to pick you up.
Meet the tour guide at all hotels in the Centro and Barrio Historico.
If you are staying outside of these locations, we will mutually agree on a meeting point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
