Sucre Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Lovely city, lovely weather, several traditional villages nearby 


Con

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  some luxury things you can't get here 


In a nutshell

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  One of the best cities in Bolivia 

 

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Things to Do  

Learn Spanish with Fenix and help the needy

Learn Spanish with Fenix and help the needy, Sucre

 digbydisaster Says:  I can highly recommend a great not-for profit spanish school in Sucre called Fenix. All the money you give goes towards helping amazing causes. I've been there for a month so far and want to stay much longer. It is now in it's third year and has loads of energy, a great... 

La Catedral - The Cathedral

La Catedral - The Cathedral, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  La catedral está en la plaza y se puede ver su torre desde todo SucreDestaca en su interior La Virgen de Guadalupe , llena de joyas y la Circuncisión del Niño JesúsThe Cathedral is in the main square and its tower may be seen from all SucreYou must see the Virgen de... 

El Museo Universitario Charcas

El Museo Universitario Charcas, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  El Museo Universitario Charcas, reune gran cantidad y variedad de objetos clasificados en tres sectores: Arte Colonial, Antropología, Arqueología, Etnografía y Folklore y la galería de Arte ModernoLa sección de pintura Colonial tiene maravillas y la parte de las momias es... 

Puchunki Puchunki

Puchunki Puchunki, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Antes de empezar un trabajo las tejedoras decían , golpeando con unas piedras redondas las madejas que iban a utilizar : "Puchunki Puchunki" que quiere decir "Haz sobrar" para que les alcanzara el hilo en el trabajo que iban a hacerTodo esto y mucho más lo aprendimos en el... 

Museo de - Santa Clara - Museum

Museo de - Santa Clara - Museum, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Está junto al Convento de Santa Clara y tiene bonitas esculturas , libros , piezas de plata y pinturas Chuquisaqueñas con sus "brocateados y estofados " Además se puede visitar la capilla en la que destacan el púlpito y uno de los primeros órganos que hubo en América Es muy... 

Monasterio de la - La Recoleta - Monastery

Monasterio de la - La Recoleta - Monastery, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  El convento de San Francisco , fundado en 1601 , está en la parte alta de De Sucre y tiene unas vistas magníficas de toda la ciudad desde la plazaHay que ver la capilla que tiene un coro tallado de madera sobre la nave , el Museo de la Recoleta que es interesante pues tiene... 

Castillo de la - Glorieta - Castle

Castillo de la - Glorieta - Castle, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  A 5Kms en dirección Potosí está el Castillo de la Glorieta que edificó en el siglo XIX Don Francisco de Agandoña . Su esposa que la llamaban "La princesa de la Glorieta " fue famosa por el apoyo que daba a los niños huérfanos de la zona lo están reconstruyendo con ayuda del... 

Callejear por - Sucre - strolling

Callejear por - Sucre - strolling, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Hay quien dice que Sucre es la ciudad más bonita de América del Sur . Desde luego callejear por aquí es una gozadamany people says that Sucre is the nicest town in South América .of course to stroll here is really nice 

Hotels  

El Hostal de Su Merced

 1 Review and 101 Opinions  El hostal de su Merced está en una céntrica casa colonial del siglo XVIII , conservando la... 

Hotel Villa Antigua

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Restaurants  

Pueblo Chico: Yumminess served with a smile!

Pueblo Chico: Yumminess served with a smile!, Sucre

 BackpackingBrit Says:  This little gem of a restaurant on the main plaza is open all day so you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, then go back after wandering around Sucre for a scrummy sarnie lunch and after your siesta partake of dinner too.There is a relaxed patio-style atmosphere with music and... 

Joy Ride Cafe: Massive Steak

Joy Ride Cafe: Massive Steak, Sucre

 paddyk7 Says:   While a little pricey, by Bolivian standards, the Joy Ride is a good place for food at any time of the day. Recommended is the massive Supersteak, 40Bs. or 4 euro. It's definitely worth "splashing out" (again in Bolivian terms) 

Nightlife  

Young nights

Young nights, Sucre

 andal13 Says:  Sucre has an important University; students of all over the world study there, so you will find young people everywhere; that gives to Sucre a special night life. There are a lot of bars, pubs, restaurants, around the main square (25 de Mayo); just take a seat, and while you... 

Transportation  

Bolivia air travel

Bolivia air travel, Sucre

 StephanB Says:  Currently, August 2007, LAB airlines is not flying in Bolivia. All there flights have been suspended, but they are supposed to be up and running again "soon" (that could mean anything).TAM, the military airline is the most economical way to fly right now. One-way trips... 

Sucre/Potosí " Correcaminos "

Sucre/Potosí  " Correcaminos ", Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Para ir de Sucre a Potosí (164 Kms) lo mejor es ir con una compañía llamada "Correcaminos " que hace esta ruta Pregunta por la "mamá" Aidé y ella te lo arreglará todo . Se tardan 2h 30m y cuesta 17$ si contratas las cuatro plazas del taxi (Teléfono 6453007)También puedes... 

Local Customs  

Tejidos - Tarabuco -Textiles

Tejidos - Tarabuco -Textiles, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  En Tarabuco se venden tejidos hechos a mano : gorros , mantas...También es allí donde compran la lana para hacer sus tejidosIn Tarabuco they sell hand made textiles : caps , blankets...They also sell there the wool to make their knitting 

Mesa para la - Pachamama - Table

Mesa para la - Pachamama - Table, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Las mesas son ofrendas para la Pachamama , que cada una tiene 12 o 13 elementos entre yerbas , animales y medicinas caseras que se hierven , se baña uno con ellas y luego tira los restosSegún los elementos que se incluyan en las mesas servirán para conseguir distintas... 

Sullu de Llama

Sullu de Llama, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  El Sullu o feto de llama que se utiliza para realizar ofrendas a la Pachamama, para que esta de buenos frutos en las cosechas de alimentos, para que las edificaciones sean duraderas, para curar, traer suerte, etc.En Las culturas Inca y Aymara Pachamama es la Madre TierraThe... 

La gente - Tarapoto - The people

La gente - Tarapoto - The people, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Llama la atención el colorido de las ropas de la gente que va al mercado de Tarapoto , los hombres llevan los ponchos de rayas , los gorros que recuerdan los cascos de los conquistadores y las mujeres con sus bonitos chales y sus llamativos gorros It catch your eye the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Niños Trabajando!!! Children working!!!

Niños Trabajando!!! Children working!!!, Sucre

 elpariente Says:  Siempre es duro y triste ver trabajar a los niños pequeños aunque sea en trabajos sencillos , como el de empujar el cochecito de otro niño para ganarse muy pocos bolivianosAlways is hard and sad to see the children working even in a simple work as to push the little car of... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Meet locals by playing table football with pupils

Meet locals by playing table football with pupils, Sucre

 Petit_Prince Says:  From the square, at the top of Sucre, you have a nice view on the town. But you can also play table football with the pupils of the school which is right on the square. They will be happy if you invite them and they can save some bolivianos. They will be happy to speak with... 

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The law court (some info)

The law court (some info), Sucre

 chancay Says:  A constitutional, multiparty democracy with an elected president and bicameral legislature, Bolivia has separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, with an attorney general independent of all three. The traditionally strong executive, however, tends... 

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 Sucre - My City - Sucre is a relaxed town, very nice to hangout for a long time. Sucre's night live is developing into something worth hanging around for, if you consider the new places like Locot's Cafe aventura: in... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I'm getting used to this after some time in Colombia and Ecuador, but every person I ask in Bolivia about the time it takes to... 

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A: 3 to 4 hours from sucre to potosi and about 7 from potosi to Uyuni. All depends upon weather. Uyuni takes longer to do it right. This is Bolivia man. I wouldn't count... 

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Capital of Bolivia

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 Sucre, the white city of Bolivia (as Arequipa in Peru). Really beautiful town with great cathedral and other beautiful buildings in colonial style. Besides there is a building constructed by Gustave... 

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Sucre (2.790 m)

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 Sucre , la capital del departamento de Chuquisaca y capital Constitucional de Bolivia es una ciudad colonial muy tranquila y agradable , donde todos los edificios están pintados de blanco y se pueden... 

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La Ciudad Blanca (The White City)

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 Sucre is located at Chuquisaca; the original name of the region was "Choquechaca" (golden bridge). The conquerors built there a city in 1540, and called it La Plata (The Silver); subsequently changed... 

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Sucre: the White City

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 Sucre, one of the capital cities of Bolivia, lies in the region between the altiplano and the lowlands. The city enjoys a wonderful weather year round. The city is world reknown for it's beautiful... 

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The city of four names

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 Beautiful colonial architecture abounds with many original buildings still intact. All buildings within the central core of the city are either whitewashed or painted white. Sucre still convenes the... 

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