Accommodations, maps, sightseeing, city facts, weather and more information to get to know the city
Call it Sucre, La Plata, Charcas, or Ciudad Blanca, the city of Sucre has a rich, varied history and a wealth of historical architecture deserving of the selection as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Learn Spanish in Sucre with this Spanish Abroad program. The web site has information about the city, nice photos and cultural facts.
"This funky European-style hostel offers quality, budget hostel accommodation in Sucre%u2019s city centre for either backpackers or families!"
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The UNESCO notation reads: "The former capital of Bolivia, founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th century, has many 16th-century religious buildings, such as San Lazaro, San Francisco, and Santo Domingo, which offer a well- preserved illustration of the architectural blending of local traditions and styles imported from Europe."
Located in an ancient colonial XVIII century house in Sucre.
Directory with names, contact information and web sites where available.
History, climate, main attractions, getting there from Bolivia Web.
Descriptions, climate and attractions from Solarsa Tours.
Overview and description of the city by Casa de Lenguas, a Spanish school in the city.
"La ciudad de Sucre se ha caracterizado, desde su fundación en 1540 hasta el presente, por crear y reunir a lo largo del tiempo exponentes de lo producido en el arte universal y nacional."
Photos show some of the colonial architecture of Sucre.
Bolivian theater group based in Sucre performs the classics, folklore, improv and more in Bolivia and abroad.
Current, forecast and moon phase from Weather Underground.
