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Travel Insurance by World Nomads
Brigid and I have been travelling through Latin America for almost exactly a year. As well as having an absolutely awesome time, we’ve sadly reached the end of our travel insurance coverage. Needing to extend our policy, it was a no-brainer to renew with World Nomads. World Nomads are a very professional insurance provider, backed…
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Me Gusta Spanish School
Despite only opening in 2011, and despite its small size, Me Gusta Spanish School already ranks as Trip Advisor’s top activity in Sucre, beating out things like rock climbing and quad biking. So just what is it about Me Gusta that makes people want to study the subjunctive rather than scale the side of sica…
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Quad-Biking with Off Road Bolivia
For something a bit different when you’re in Sucre, why not try a quad biking tour? Sucre Life Quick Tip: As voted the best way to travel around Bolivia and Peru, we highly recommend choosing Bolivia Hop as your means of transport. Their safe, flexible and trustworthy service have proven to be the best way…
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Bands of Sucre: La Chiva
Sucre-based blues and rock band, La Chiva, are celebrating their 10th year together. La Chiva is comprised of Gonzalo Pardo (guitar and vocals), Sergio Carrasco (bass), and Carlos Zegada (drums). La Chiva have recently been invited to participate on a tribute album honoring Argentinian blues musician, singer and songwriter Norberto Hannibal Napolitano (1950 – 2005),…
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Abis Patio
Abis Patio is a relaxed cafe and restaurant, by the Belgian and Bolivian owners of Abis Cafe. It is the number 1 ranked restaurant on TripAdvisor, so definitely worth a visit while you’re in Sucre.
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Pompeya Supermarket
Pompeya is modestly-sized, but serves for most purposes. It is the most central supermarket in Sucre, being only 1/2 a block from the central square, Plaza 25 de Mayo.
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Rockclimbing with ClimbSucre.com
Sucre has something for everyone, and adventure travelers are no exception. The rugged landscape around the white city is perfect for getting in a spot of rock-climbing. One company offering climbing tours for both beginner and advanced climbers is ClimbSucre.com. ClimbSucre.com is made up of the two-man climbing team, Steve Clark and Justin Marsden, from…
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Metro Cafe
Metro Cafe is possibly the best cafe on Plaza 25 de Mayo. It has great staff, great food and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere. Metro offers the standard, well-executed, cafe menu, along with a few surprises such as goulash and a tasty Asian soup. There is also a good range of desserts such as tiramisu.
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Sucre Wall Stickers and Prints
I randomly came across a couple of items on Amazon which are worth a look if you feel like redecorating and want to bring a touch of Sucre to your home. Terracotta Rooftops of Sucre, Bolivia – Wall Sticker Open Pomegranates at the Sucre Market, Bolivia – Wall Sticker High angle view of Sucre, San…
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Buying a Sim Card in Sucre
If you’re spending a bit of time in Bolivia, you may want to pick up a local sim card. These are cheap and easy to obtain in Sucre. Bolivia’s most popular mobile operator is Telcel, who operate under the name Tigo. Unless you are in Bolivia for a long time or have particular requirements, I…
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