"Colonia" sign

Fossils, including a glyptodon, and other paleontological and archeological discoveries on display.

Outside of the city is Uruguay's only bullfighting ring that is almost "unused". It was finished in 1910 with room for 8,000 spectators, but bullfighting was banned by law in the country two years later. The ring is now abandoned to total disrepair and fenced off for visitors' safety.

Built in 1866 as the city's port, before the new port was built on the other side of the peninsula. Relax on the water and see the yachts and views of the northern part of the city.

Closed for renovations as of October 2017. Here you can see everyday objects from the Spanish era, the late 18th century.

Showcases numerous artifacts, mostly from the indigenous population of the area.

The oldest church in Uruguay. Constructed by the Portuguese in 1808, but the first church on this place was built in the 1690s.