Title: Porton de Campo in Barrio Histórico - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

[Porton de Campo Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Porton-De-Campo-Hotels.0-l6114152-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Porton de Campo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Porton-De-Campo.d6114152.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barrio Histórico Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Barrio-Historico.d553248635976399056.Destination-Travel-Guides)

# Porton de Campo Tours and Activities

![Porton de Campo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/2a955833-bde0-4348-aae3-b885716febd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Porton de Campo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/2a955833-bde0-4348-aae3-b885716febd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Colonia del Sacramento showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/daf23180-f58b-460c-983e-bf396a342860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Porton de Campo showing a house as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/829a7bd5-2d57-4335-9829-84232b20acee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Porton de Campo featuring street scenes and motorbike riding](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/1e755928-8f52-4ba2-9f73-592edfc2ea7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Porton de Campo

Activities

---

---

#### After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

Portón de Campo is an 18th-century city gate and drawbridge built by the Portuguese settlers of Colonia del Sacramento. It was an integral part of the walls that protected the city from intrusion. Visit this site, now a charming entrance to the historic center of the area. Trees, bushes and grassy hills surround the wooden drawbridge.

Marvel at the stone pillars of the gateway that permit entry to the historic center. See the chains that were used to shut the drawbridge to stop potential enemies from entering. Learn about the history of the landmark through its informative plaques.

A Portuguese governor known as Vasconcellos, who had a great influence on the city, ordered the construction of the site in 1745\. Green hills with trees and bushes have replaced the moat that once flowed below the bridge. Follow the remains of the wall and discover cannons and other historical relics.

Capture photos of the antique drawbridge. Imagine the daily lives of the European settlers who lived here as you walk back and forth along the bridge. Passing through the gate is like stepping back in time, with countless historic landmarks scattered around the area.

The drawbridge was recovered at the beginning of the 1970s. Some parts were rebuilt, while the majority of the structure remained intact. Its name means “Camp Gate.” It is also known as the Puerta de la Ciudadela (Fortress Door). The site is free and open to the public at all times. Take advantage of the clean public bathrooms nearby.

Find the Portón de Campo in the historic center in the southwest part of the city of Colonia del Sacramento. It is next to the Portuguese Museum, the lighthouse and the main square, Plaza Mayor. Walk about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) west from the city’s principal bus stop and the ferry port, where travelers arrive from Buenos Aires in Argentina across the Río de la Plata.

## Plan a trip to see Porton de Campo

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Posada Plaza Mayor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27720000/27711200/27711137/076a0704_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Posada Plaza Mayor

Barrio Histórico

CA $1,310

per person

Apr 10 - Apr 17

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Montevideo (MVD)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)

Clean, comfortable room in a beautiful, peaceful, environment! Bruno at reception is the best!

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

![Bahia Vik Jose Ignacio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9840000/9830200/9830108/ee767a0f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Bahia Vik Jose Ignacio

CA $2,169

per person

Apr 10 - Apr 17

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Montevideo (MVD)

9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)

the beach is nice, the area is pleasent, good restaurants

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023

![Charco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8353000/8352918/faa222ad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Charco Hotel

Barrio Histórico

CA $1,565

per person

May 24 - May 29

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Montevideo (MVD)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (263 reviews)

Very nice boutique hotel. 9 rooms. Very nice dining area with ocean view and good local wines. Near the ferry terminal and easy walking distance to the old town. Clean and good AC.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

### Popular places to visit

![Street of Sighs which includes street scenes, a house and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/6c51c234-0887-4a90-84d5-37e510ba8c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Street of Sighs

5/5(2 reviews)

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

[](https://expedia.ca/Street-Of-Sighs-Barrio-Historico.d6166664.Vacation-Attraction)

![Rio de la Plata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532463442/59eb8745-a260-419e-9be4-301a8043e696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rio de la Plata

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-La-Plata-Barrio-Historico.d553248621532463442.Vacation-Attraction)

![Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas which includes a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114160/e066f823-c2b7-4de6-b37c-ca0737bca0d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Plaza-De-Armas-Barrio-Historico.d6114160.Vacation-Attraction)

![Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse showing a lighthouse, a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114148/dd6cf7dc-5095-4eca-a03f-b3b8bd52d1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

5/5(2 reviews)

The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Lighthouse-Barrio-Historico.d6114148.Vacation-Attraction)

![Casa Nacarello featuring a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114156/ef42e7a6-5489-47b2-8b92-a02ebca7b79e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Casa Nacarello

5/5(1 review)

A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay.

[](https://expedia.ca/Casa-Nacarello-Barrio-Historico.d6114156.Vacation-Attraction)

![Matriz Church which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114158/bfdcfa94-37ec-472c-b299-ac697015dbef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento

Resting on a tree-lined plaza in the historic center of the city, this 17th-century site is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

[](https://expedia.ca/Basilica-Del-Santisimo-Sacramento-Barrio-Historico.d6114158.Vacation-Attraction)

---

## Best Lodging Options Near Porton de Campo

## Check availability on hotels close to Porton de Campo

[Tonight

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)

[Tomorrow night

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[Mar 5 - Mar 6](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)

[This weekend

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)

[Next weekend

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6114152&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)

![Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902300/902231/b1f6f1f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

Washington Barbot 283\. Colonia Del Sacra Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Colonia-Del-Sacramento.h902231.Hotel-Information)

![Casa Lahusen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109950000/109945600/109945539/95909c7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Casa Lahusen

De España 217 Colonia del Sacramento Departamento de Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Casa-Lahusen.h109945539.Hotel-Information)

![Posada Plaza Mayor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27720000/27711200/27711137/076a0704_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Posada Plaza Mayor

Del Comercio 111 Colonia del Sacramento 

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Posada-Plaza-Mayor.h27711137.Hotel-Information)

![Charco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8353000/8352918/faa222ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Charco Hotel

San Pedro 116 Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Charco-Hotel.h8352918.Hotel-Information)

![Real Colonia Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5108700/5108696/65cade79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Real Colonia Hotel & Suites

Gonzalez Moreno 001 Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Real-Colonia-Hotel-Suites.h5108696.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Royal Colonia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9470000/9466100/9466007/42528f23_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Hotel Royal Colonia

General Flores 340 Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Hotel-Royal-Colonia.h9466007.Hotel-Information)

![Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1350400/1350324/93825d92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort

Continuacion Rambla de las Americas s/n Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Sheraton-Colonia-Golf-Spa-Resort.h1350324.Hotel-Information)

![Posada Boutique Las Terrazas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6130100/6130082/2f2f8ead_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Posada Boutique Las Terrazas

Manuel Lobo 281 Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Posada-Boutique-Las-Terrazas.h6130082.Hotel-Information)

![Nova Posada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11280000/11270500/11270484/609e0fbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Nova Posada

Rivadavia 463 Colonia del Sacramento Colonia

[](https://expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Nova-Posada.h11270484.Hotel-Information)

[See all 72 properties in Porton de Campo](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&regionId=6114152)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh)

## 

The Annual Vacation Sale 

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 

[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_POI_Spring_PROMO_6114152)

## Explore a world of travel with Expedia

- Lodging
- Flights
- Packages
- Cars
- Other

- [3 Star Hotels in Conchillas ](https://www.expedia.ca/3Star-Conchillas-Hotels.s30-0-d6287782.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Barra de San Juan Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Barra-De-San-Juan-Hotels.d6290511.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Lgbt Friendly Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-LGBT-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6023963-tLGBTFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Luxury Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d6023963-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Colonia del Sacramento Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Hotels.d6023963.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Colonia Suiza Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Suiza-Hotels.d3000005793.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Colonia Valdense Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Valdense-Hotels.d6361103.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Conchillas Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Conchillas-Hotels.d6287782.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Colonia Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Colonia.d6278082.Hotel-Destinations)
- [El Caño Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Cano-Hotels.d553248635975862499.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [El Ensueño Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Ensueno-Hotels.d553248635973433264.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Juan Lacaze Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Juan-Lacaze-Hotels.d553248624895121470.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [La Estanzuela Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Estanzuela-Hotels.d553248635975862573.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Nueva Helvecia Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Nueva-Helvecia-Hotels.d6287750.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Playa Fomento Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Fomento-Hotels.d3000476185.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Playa Santa Ana Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Santa-Ana-Hotels.d6350878.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Puerto Platero Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Platero-Hotels.d6287962.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Riachuelo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Riachuelo-Hotels.d6287967.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Rio de la Plata ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-De-La-Plata-Hotels.0-l553248621532463442-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Rosario Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rosario-Hotels.d6287971.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Tres Esquinas Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tres-Esquinas-Hotels.d553248635975868440.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

- [Flights to Colonia del Sacramento ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Colonia-Del-Sacramento.d6023963.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights to Nueva Helvecia ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nueva-Helvecia.d6287750.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Colonia del Sacramento (CYR) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cyr/toronto-to-colonia-del-sacramento)

- [Colonia del Sacramento Vacations ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento.d6023963.Destination-Travel-Guides)
- [Visit Colonia del Sacramento ](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-Del-Sacramento.dx6023963)
- [Visit Conchillas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Conchillas.dx6287782)
- [Matriz Church ](https://www.expedia.ca/Matriz-Church-Barrio-Historico.d6114158.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Riachuelo ](https://www.expedia.ca/Riachuelo.dx6287967)

- [Car rental Colonia del Sacramento ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Colonia-Del-Sacramento.d6023963.Car-Rental-Guide)
- [Car rentals near Colonia ](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Colonia.d6278082.Car-Rental-Destinations)

- [Things to do in Colonia del Sacramento ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Colonia-Del-Sacramento.d6023963.Travel-Guide-Activities)