Faro (Lighthouse)

Perched at the edge of Colonia's historic quarter, this 1857 lighthouse stands as a beacon of the town's maritime heritage and offers sweeping vistas across the river to Buenos Aires on clear days. The climb to its lantern room rewards visitors with panoramic views that capture both the colonial architecture below and the vast Río de la Plata stretching to the horizon. Its stark white tower and red-tiled keeper's house create an iconic silhouette against Colonia's weathered streets.