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Beyond the City Limits:
  • Palacio de la Glorieta - Now a military school, this was formerly a mansion owned by the wealthy entrepreneur Don Francisco de Argandoña. Named El Principado de La Glorieta, this castle-like palace is a fanciful mix of architectural styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicists and Mudejar, and is located 7 km from Sucre.
  • Dinosaur Marks - 10 km north of the city, this site contains dinosaur footprints as well as prehistoric plant and animal fossils.
  • Tarabuco - Famed for maintaining traditional garb and customs, the town's Sunday market offers everyday goods and services, plus crafts and textiles. Photo. Here also is the colonial country property Kantunucchu, with its living rooms, steeples and nostalgic corridors open to visitors.

    Getting There
    Daily flights from La Paz and other cities are sometimes delayed by weather, particularly in the rainy months of December to March, but nevertheless recommended to surface travel. The rains can also make travel by road difficult.

    At an altitude of 9528 ft (2904 m), Sucre enjoys a temperate climate with annual average temperature of 20° C. (50 - 60 F) and, when it's not raining, sunny days and clean, pure air. Check today's weather in Sucre.

    If possible, time your visit to enjoy the anniversary of Chuquisaca in May; the Fiesta of San Juan in June; the Vírgen del Cármen festival in July, national independence day in August and the city-wide celebrations in honor of the Vírgen de Guadalupe in September.

    Buen viaje!

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