Sucre, Bolivia: travel guide
Bolivia's constitutional capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city of whitewashed colonial buildings. Mild climate, rich independence history, and a relaxed student-town feel.
- Country
- Bolivia
- Currency
- BOB
- Time zone
- America/La_Paz
- Nearest airport
- SRE
Top places to visit in Sucre
Parque Cretácico (Cal Orck'o)
Heritage · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · entry BOB 30
A quarry wall preserving over 5,000 dinosaur footprints — one of the world's largest sets of tracks — with a dinosaur park.
Casa de la Libertad
Museum · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · entry BOB 20
The birthplace of Bolivia, where independence was declared in 1825. Now a museum of the republic's founding.
Convento de San Felipe Neri
Monastery · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · entry BOB 15
A colonial convent whose whitewashed rooftop terraces give one of the best views over Sucre's tiled roofs.
Plaza 25 de Mayo
Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h
The elegant palm-lined main square of Sucre, surrounded by whitewashed colonial buildings and the cathedral.
Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR
Museum · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · entry BOB 22
A museum dedicated to the intricate weavings of the Jalq'a and Tarabuco peoples, with live weaving demonstrations.
La Recoleta Mirador
Viewpoint · 4.6 rating · about 0.7 h
Hillside plaza and monastery with arcaded viewpoint over the white city.
Things to do
- Tarabuco Sunday Market Tour Cultural · 6 h · from BOB 200 per person
- Maragua Crater Trek Hiking · 9 h · from BOB 400 per person
- Sucre Walking & Chocolate Tour Food Tour · 2.5 h · from BOB 120 per person
Day trips and tours
- Sucre & Tarabuco Market Day Trip 6 h · from BOB 200
Where to stay in Sucre
- Centro Histórico about BOB 350 per night
The whitewashed UNESCO old town, where almost all of Sucre's sights, cafés and hotels are within walking distance.
Hotels
- Parador Santa María La Real 5-star · BOB 950 to BOB 1,500 per night
- Hostal CasArte Takubamba 3-star · BOB 240 to BOB 330 per night
- Hotel de Su Merced 4-star · BOB 450 to BOB 620 per night
- KulturBerlin 2-star · BOB 80 to BOB 260 per night
Where to eat
- El Huerto Bolivian, International · about BOB 90 per person
- Condor Café Cafe, Vegetarian · about BOB 45 per person
- La Taverne French, Bolivian · about BOB 85 per person
- Mercado Central de Sucre Bolivian, Street Food · about BOB 25 per person
Getting around
- Minibus main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
Safety and scams to avoid
Bus terminal bag theft
Sucre bus terminal
Bags left unattended or stored carelessly on buses are stolen.
How to avoid it: Keep valuables in your hand luggage, watch your bag at boarding, and keep a copy of your ticket.