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Sucre
This pleasant colonial city is known as "La Ciudad Blanca" because of its whitewashed buildings and is considered by many to be the administrative capital of Bolivia, still housing the Supreme Court. It has a more relaxed atmosphere than La Paz and has only one tenth of its population.
The centre of the city has been preserved as a classic Spanish colonial town with many buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries such as the Casa de la Libertad, the Cathedral and one of the earliest South American universities founded in 1624.
There are many interesting trips you can make using Sucre as a starting point, as you can see on this page. It also combines well with the mining city of Potosi, about 3 hours away by road. (See our Potosi page).
2 nights accommodation including transfer from the airport and breakfast:
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| BOL07 | Hotel Capital | Sucre's most comfortable hotel. | from £57 |
| BOL08 | Hotel de Su Merced | Wonderfully restored colonial building, full of character. | from £47 |
Sucre Day Trips:
Sucre City Tour:
An afternoon tour visiting the main buildings in Sucre, including the beautiful 17th century Cathedral and Chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the House of Independence (Casa de La Libertad) and the University Museum.
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| BOL10 | City tour | Half Day | from £20 |
Tarabuco Market:
This Indian Village, 65km from Sucre, is famous for its beautiful handmade weavings which are sold on its Sunday market by the villagers who wear traditional dress. Women and men wearing an extraordinary selection of hats, woven skirts and ponchos throng the streets or haggle for supplies. Full day tour, lunch included.
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| BOL11 | Tarabuco Market | Full day | from £43 |
Hacienda La Candelaria:
A three hour drive from Sucre through the rolling hills and tiny villages of rural Bolivia brings you to the 200 year old Hacienda La Candelaria, which has been transformed into a simple guest house. The emphasis on a stay at this hacienda is an authentic local experience rather than a luxury stay. It is a rustic adobe-brick hacienda built around an impressive court-yard, with limited electricity and no hot running water, but with plenty of atmosphere.
Visit the Hacienda's grain storage rooms, orchards, private chapel and unique native museum.
The region is famous for its hand-made textile production and you can see demonstrations and workshops on local weaving styles, traditional cooking, dance performances as well as walks to neighbouring villages and pre-Inca sites. You will see traditional meals prepared over a simple wood stove and dinner is by candle light.
Our two day / one night trip to Hacienda La Candelaria, starting and finishing in Sucre, includes a visit to the Tarabuco Sunday market (see above).
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| BOL09 | Hacienda La Candelaria | 2 Day / 1 night | from £88 |
| Notes: | Prices are per person based on double occupancy, in the low season unless otherwise stated. |
| The price shown is a guideline only and may change due to variations in the dollar / pound exchange rate or season. Please contact us for an exact quote based on your requirements. |
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008