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Sucre
During the colonial days in Bolivia Sucre was known as "Paris of the Americas." It was a city of extreme wealth and fine arts. Many of these wealthy individuals owned mines throughout the region and lived in Sucre because of the better climate conditions. Because of this wealth, Sucre attracted some of the finest arts and culture. Ornate churches and elegant mansions were built famous architects and talented artists arrived.
Though Sucre today has lost some of its wealth and power, you'll find that its colonial heritage still exists. Sucre today is known as the "White City", where many of the colonial building are painted white every year. It is also considered one of the most peaceful and relaxing cities in Bolivia where everything is almost a short walk away.
Sucre has some of the finest colonial architecture in the world, where many of the buildings and hotels have been restored. In 1992 the city was named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Sucre is not just an old colonial city, but a very thriving university city. With an estimated of 30,000 students between the two universities and one of them, called San Francisco Xavier University, is the second oldest in the world dating back to 1624. THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Below is a list of things to see and do around Sucre, though we are able to create any itinerary depending on your interests.
Cal Orkco. This is a collection of dinosaur footprints which have been left on a 70 degree wall of a cement quarry, which used to be a lake floor. A little touristy, but still interesting. Casa de la Libertad. This house, on the main plaza, is where the Declaration of Independence of Bolivia was signed on August 6th, 1825. Portraits of presidents, military decorations, and documents, including the Declaration of Independence, are displayed. The Cathedral. Construction began in 1551, this is the most complex of the colonial religious buildings with Renaissance, Baroque and "Mestizo Baroque" features. Specially remarkable are the mayor altar and the dome crowned by the cross of Carabuco.
Chapel of the Virgen de Guadalupe - Built in 1617 by order of Fray Gerónimo Méndez de la Piedra, is next to the Cathedral and honours the Virgen with a jewel-covered image painted by Fray Diego de Ocaña.
Museo de la Recoleta. Established by the Franciscan Order between 1601 - 1613, this complex served as a convent, barracks, prison, and museum. Now a museum, it houses anonymous paintings from the 16th to 20th centuries as well as works by Diego Quispe Curo and Juán Pérez Villareal. Museo de Charcas. Displays paintings by Melchor Pérez de Holguín as well as furniture handcrafted by native Indians.
Recommended lodges in this area:
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The Parador Santa Maria is a lovely little hotel in the heart of the city. It has been recently renovated but it has retained its original structure and the little that made it so popular before.
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The Villa Antigua Hotel is a beautiful, restored mansion dating from 1860. It still maintains its original structure and the balconies with their romantic setting offer you vistas over City
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This hotel is located in the heart of the city of Sucre, on the main square and is very close to museums, squares and places of interest. The pink colour of the hotel has made it a trademark
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