Tourism in the City of Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia

In Sucre, you will find good hotel and lodging services and you will taste the varied gastronomy of the place.

The department of Chuquisaca has 10 provinces and 118 cantons.

In Chuquisaca or Sucre, the first freedom outcry of America was originated. This city is the official capital of Bolivia.

Sucre is one of the oldest cities of South America. There, the famous House of Liberty is placed, in here, the Independence Document was signed and this country was called Republic of Bolivar in honor to the liberator Simón Bolivar; this name was changed to Republic of Bolivia.

The third oldest American University was created here: Universidad Mayor de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, in its rooms, the first revolutionary ideas of the region were established based on the emerging thoughts of "Freedom, Equality and Fraternity" from the French Revolution.

Tourist Attractions

Churches

The churches, the wealthy residences from the colonial days, the narrow and cobbled streets and the white façades show the historical, cultural, artistic and luxurious past of Sucre. Everything is, indeed, a remembrance of its glorious times. The city is a live museum where it is possible to appreciate examples of the Spanish Aristocracy and the Audience of Charcas.

Such structures remain almost untouched; as a result, Sucre is one of the most representative colonial cities in America.

It is also possible to appreciate beautiful churches from different periods and other religious buildings; among them it is possible to mention:
· The Sucre Cathedral. It was a cultural center during the colony and the Republic. It has been the scenery of many European and American classical music performances. In its museum, ancient manuscripts are preserved.
· The San Felipe Nery Convent. It was built in the XVII century. It is an ostensible expression of the power of the Catholic Church in the flourishing American Society. Its balconies present a typical colonial style and its towers were adorned with valuable silver ornaments from the city of Potosí. The view of the city is really imposing: one hundred churches were built, in each block, during the colony; the roofs of the houses are made of red ceramic tiles and the wood balconies are sculpted by showing precious bunches of red flowers.
· The Recoleta Monastery. It was founded in 1601 by the Franciscans. It is an environment of serenity that is situated in the middle of a square surrounded by corridors plenty of roses and geraniums in blossom.
· Other interesting convents are Santa Teresa and Santa Clara.

Museums

The most important museums are:
· The House of Liberty where the Independence Document was signed and the country was called Republic of Bolivar.
· The Museum of the University which exhibits archeological artifacts, colonial paintings and antique furniture.

Sucre is located in the middle of important indigenous communities. Its surroundings are picturesque and attractive thanks to the colorfulness of the aborigine populations’ costumes.

Cultural Events

In Sucre and Potosí, approximately 2.000 national and foreign artists gather every year, in September, during the Art and Culture Festival. It lasts two weeks, in which, different cultures with its diverse expression forms are joined. The streets become unusual sceneries of painting, music, literature, theater, movie and ethnical group expressions. There are also activities related to modern and contemporary art. A real relationship and diversity take place during this festival.

Ecotourism

Chuquisaca is composed by minor mountain ranges, within them, mild valleys crossed by streams and unpolluted rivers (ideal for swimming and fishing) are situated.

Around Sucre, you will find bathing spots such as Yotala, Ñucchu, La Palma and Chahimayo; as well as hot water springs like Los Álamos, Huata and Talula. The countryside is really agreeable; it is beautiful, quiet and peaceful.
Monteagudo is one of the main tourist centers along with Tarabuco. Both locations comprehend varied natural attractions like the Milagro Mountain, the Heredia Canyon, some rapids and the settling of the Tupiguaraní community. There are also amazing dinosaurs’ footprints and other evident traces that still mark the presence of these creatures.

Hotels in the city of Sucre