Wooden Dock

You have arrived at the emblematic Old Dock of Colonia del Sacramento, one of the most special and nostalgic corners of our Historic Neighborhood. If you look around you, you will immediately notice that atmosphere of calm where time seems to stop. The soft sound of water surrounding the old wooden pillars and the constant breeze of the Río de la Plata welcome us to this corner full of memories. A look at its history. To understand the importance of this place, you have to travel back a few centuries. This dock was built during the colonial era with a very clear purpose: to serve as a key point for the arrival of ships, the trade of products and the city's naval logistics. For decades, this site was a hive of commercial and port activity, being the umbilical cord that connected Colonia with the rest of the River Plate region. Merchandise, stories and travelers from all over the world landed here. Your present: a haven of tranquility. Today, the dock no longer receives freighters or merchant ships. However, far from being forgotten, it has managed to completely reinvent itself. It is currently a fundamental part of the Old Port area and has become a mandatory and free stop for those who explore the historic center on foot or by bicycle. It is the perfect place to disconnect from the fast pace…

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