Luxury holidays in Colonia del Sacramento
Crumbling and cobbled, Colonia del Sacramento is a time-capsule of vintage cars, pastel-hued buildings and fishing boats with charmingly peeling paint. This relaxed riverside spot is a much-needed tonic to bustling Buenos Aires, which sits on the opposite side of the Río de la Plata and sends a steady stream of dedicated day-trippers and weekend warriors to its Uruguayan neighbour. Originally built by the Portuguese (and now Unesco-protected), the long-standing charm of the old quarter should be your backdrop for long lunches of just-caught fish washed down with plenty of local wine.
When to go
The warmest weather is between October and March, with temperatures peaking in January. Colonia is a popular weekend getaway for many Argentinians, so visit mid-week to have the cobbled streets to yourself.