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Before you go
Your trip to Sucre.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Sucre – Chuquisaca Destination Sucre and Potosí Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Alcantarí (SRE) Yamparáez · 30 km
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Terminal de Buses de Sucre 3 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before booking. Aeropuerto Internacional Alcantarí is about 30 km away, in Yamparáez, a 40-minute taxi ride, with flights from La Paz, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. Buses arrive at the Terminal de Buses, 3 km from the center; from Potosí it's about 3 hours.
How many days
Two days: one for Plaza 25 de Mayo, Casa de la Libertad, the Cathedral and La Recoleta at sunset; another for Parque Cretácico and the museums. The city is also good for resting and acclimatizing to the altitude before Potosí and Uyuni.
When to go
All year round, with mild weather. The dry season usually runs from May to October, with sun and cool nights. From December to March it usually rains in the afternoons. In September, the festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the city's patron saint, features processions and dances.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The center is explored on foot, on flat streets and short slopes, and taxis and minibuses cover journeys to the terminal and Parque Cretácico, which also has a tourist bus leaving from the square.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Sucre
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Morning
Plaza 25 de Mayo and Casa de la Libertad
Start at Plaza 25 de Mayo and take the guided tour of Casa de la Libertad, where independence was signed.
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Afternoon
Cathedral and center
Visit the Cathedral and the museum featuring the Virgin of Guadalupe and walk the white streets of the center.
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Late afternoon
La Recoleta
Go up to La Recoleta square to watch the sunset over the rooftops from the arcades of the viewpoint.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine near the square and try the chorizo chuquisaqueño.
2 days in Sucre
Day 1
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Morning
Casa de la Libertad
Plaza 25 de Mayo and Casa de la Libertad.
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Afternoon
Cathedral
Cathedral, museum and downtown streets.
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Late afternoon
La Recoleta
La Recoleta viewpoint and convent.
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Evening
Dinner
Dinner in the centre.
Day 2
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Morning
Parque Cretácico
Go to Parque Cretácico, 5 km away, to see the cliff of dinosaur footprints and the life-size replicas.
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Afternoon
Central Market
Have lunch at Mercado Central, with juices and salteñas, and stroll through the shopping streets.
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Late afternoon
Parque Bolívar
Walk through Parque Bolívar, with the replica of the Eiffel Tower, and along the avenue to the Supreme Court.
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Evening
Departure
Prepare the trip to Potosí in the morning.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sucre called the White City?
Because of the whitewashed facades of its historic center, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991.
Is Sucre lower than La Paz?
Yes. Sucre is at about 2,800 meters, roughly 800 meters lower than La Paz's center, with a milder climate.
What to eat in Sucre?
Chorizo chuquisaqueño, salteñas, mondongo and artisanal chocolates, a local tradition.
What was Sucre's old name?
The city was founded in 1538 as La Plata, also called Charcas and Chuquisaca. It was given the name Sucre in 1839 in honor of Marshal Antonio José de Sucre.