la calle de los suspiros

Interesting street. It is actually the original entry way from the river up the bank to enter the old city. It is called the Street of Sighs. There are two stories for this name, 1. Criminals were marched up the street to the are of execution in the plaza, or 2. The ladies of the night would congregate there. They were not permitted to talk to the men in the military which was across the street, so the sigh was they meens on contact. There may be others too.

I'm not into colonial places but for those who like it, the cobbler streets, little stores and traditional houses will offer an adorable sight.We went there as part of a guided tour we hired at a travel agency but you can hire guides almost anywhere. They're not expensive and they're really nice people

This is one of the original streets of Colonia, with fantastic stone cobbles and lovely old (17th century) houses. Great for photographs.

Very pretty street with an excellent restaurant on it. Check it out in different times of the day. Also see the museums in the area.

Definitely a must-see of the city. The street is very, very impressive. You can feel you are back in time there. And do not forget to visit El Buen Suspiro, a great restaurant located there.

You cannot go to Colonia and do not take thousands of pictures to this street! The best way to visit it is to pick a sunny day and you will get awesome pictures.

Beautiful old homes and businesses outlying cobblestone streets; pretty plants and shrubbery as well. A nice quiet place for a stroll.

My husband, daughter and I visited here on a day trip from Buenos Aires. The weather when we departed the city was foggy and rainy, by the time we arrived in this magical place it was sunny and bright. This town is beautiful. It is a blast from the past. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys history.

It is a streets that ends on the river. It was supposed to be named under the prostitutes houses there, but there is another story for the name. The sighs that those condemned to death gave when were attached only with their head out waiting for the tide to fully covered them

This picturesque little street is the first thing you come to after entering Colonia's historic centre. It leads from the sleepy Plaza Mayor downhill towards the sea at Bastion de San Miguel. The cobbled street, colourful buildings and beautiful flowers are pure postcard material. It dates back to the arrival of the Portuguese in 1680.

The dozens of photos I took of this street (and the houses) are so typical of the beauty of Colonia. It is truly like walking back in time.

What a sweet "callecita"It makes you happy walking around this part of charming Colonia and if you stop for a minute and pretend you are back in 1680, do it here.

This is supposed to be Uruguay's most photographed street, and there's a good reason--it IS that picturesque. Cobblestones, brightly colored buildings, and we even had some local cats posing for their close-ups. Don't try to navigate it in heels, though!

Nice, classical street in Colonia. If you like taking photos, you will not regret it.Es un resumen de Colonia. No te la pierdas!

Legend has it that the sighs heard on this street emanated from either the sailors condemned to die at the next high tide, or those who had to leave port, leaving behind their bars and women of the night. In my case, the sigh was one of glorious contentment at walking down the Calle de los Suspiros with margarita in one had and egg sandwich in the other. Good times! PS. It really is a lovely cobblestone street with many artisans, galleries, and bars.