Farms for sale in Colonia

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Chacras (small country estates) for sale in Colonia: rural properties of a few hectares near the Río de la Plata, around Colonia del Sacramento (about an hour from Buenos Aires by ferry and about 180 km from Montevideo) and Carmelo.

Colonia has highly productive soils: in 2025 it had the most expensive farmland in the country, an average of USD 9,707 per hectare according to the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, and it is a land of dairies, cheese makers and wineries. According to the ministry, rural land in Colonia can be subdivided from 3 hectares (7.4 acres).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size of a chacra in Colonia?

For subdividing rural land in Colonia, 3 hectares (7.4 acres); in most of the country it is 5 hectares. Local plans can require more.

Can a foreigner buy a chacra in Colonia?

Yes. Today, no citizenship or residency is required of an individual. If a company buys, Law 18.092 applies because it is rural land: its capital must be held as registered shares owned by individuals, unless the Executive Branch authorizes otherwise.

How much is land worth in Colonia?

The official 2025 average was USD 9,707 per hectare, the highest in the country, but it measures working farms of 10 hectares or more. A lifestyle chacra with a house near the river is priced differently: inquire about our listings.