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10 Museums Worth Your Time In Sucre
Home to some of Bolivia’s best museums and galleries, Sucre provides visitors the chance to learn about the country’s cultural, artistic and religious history in some wonderfully inspiring settings. Most of the museums are conveniently located in the city’s center within walking distance from the main plaza
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La Boca Del Sapo Cooking Classes
A welcome addition to Sucre’s growing foodie scene is La Boca Del Sapo, a small business run by local resident Moises Condori Gallardo, where tourists can learn to cook traditional Bolivian dishes using recipes and techniques passed down through generations. Taking place in Moises’s warm and inviting home, budding chefs are treated to a clean…
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Culture And Canyons In Candelaria
A three hour drive from Sucre through the scenic hills of rural Bolivia is a pretty little village far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Receiving significantly less tourists than the popular market town of Tarabuco, Candelaria is a wonderful place not only to purchase beautiful handicrafts and weavings considered to be…
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Yotala: A Journey Back In Time
Emerging from a long chain of mountains dotted with canyons and waterfalls is a picturesque town located just 17km from the historic centre of Sucre. Founded on November 18, 1912 under the chairmanship of Eleodoro Villazon, Yotala is a journey back in time, characterised by colonial architecture, narrow cobbled streets and a traditional way of…
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The Colourful Market Town Of Tarabuco
Located approximately 65 km south-east of Sucre is the beautiful and historic town of Tarabuco, famous for its Sunday markets and unique Yampara culture. Arriving in Tarabuco you will notice a quaint, palm tree lined square surrounded by a handful of restaurants perfect for enjoying a long lunch. Also on the manicured square is the…
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Money & ATMs In Sucre
Bolivian Currency The Bolivian currency is the Bolivian Boliviano (Bs), commonly referred to as simply the boliviano. Notes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 bolivianos, coins in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 bolivianos, and of 10, 20 and 50 centavos (Bolivian cents). As of August 2015, the exchange rate is roughly: $1 =…
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Virgen de Guadalupe Festival In Sucre
Each year, in the first half of September, the serene city of Sucre transforms into a voracious party zone featuring non-stop dancing, joyful music, delicious food and elaborate costumes, all in honour of Sucre’s patroness, the Virgin of Guadalupe. Contents History of the Virgin in Sucre Affectionately known as Mamita de Guadalupe, the Virgin de…
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A Guide To Volunteering in Sucre
Pristine white buildings, manicured plazas, ornate churches and progressive universities are just some of the features showcasing the wealth Sucre has enjoyed over the past few centuries. Despite being a city of ‘old money’, only a small fraction of people enjoy this wealth. Behind the colonial façade lies a large indigenous population living in unimaginable…
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Las Siete Cascadas (The Seven Waterfalls)
Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life will appreciate a day trip to Las Siete Cascadas; a series of small waterfalls with natural swimming pools just 8 kilometres outside of Sucre. The Waterfalls Whilst the waterfalls themselves aren’t anything to write home about, the gorge in which they’re located is stunning.…
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How To Spend 24 Hours In Sucre
Most people arriving in Sucre for the first time will have done so after a long overnight bus ride. Fortunately, many of the city’s best sights are located within easy walking distance of the main plaza, enabling sleep deprived tourists to experience the best the city has to offer on a limited amount of time. To help…
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