The city has a youthful, energetic feel despite its old-fashioned look created by the numerous ancient mansions and colonial churches. This charming colonial city and its nearby villages has a sizable Indigenous population who maintain their customs and colorful dress. Locals and visitors are attracted to the markets where food, textiles and other products are sold in barter fashion.

Some of the most interesting sites include the Museo de Charcas, Museo del Arte Moderno (displays works of modern Bolivian painting and sculptures), Museo Textil Etnográfico (art exhibitions and workshops), Museo Antropológico (displays skulls, pottery, mummies from the eastern tribes of Bolivia), and located 10 km north of the city is Dinosaur Marks, showing dinosaur footprints as wells as prehistoric plant and animal fossils.

Our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture and customs. Below are some of our recommended highlights. Some tours and packages can be organized when booking your program, please see the program price page for more information.

city tour
Sucre is a beautiful colonial city and ideal for walking. Located throughout the city are impressive old Spanish colonial churches, magnificent houses and many excellent museums. Local inhabitants love to spend their days sitting in the main plaza, walking through the numerous parks, or visiting with friends in the multitude of bars and cafes, so why not join them.

the textile-ethnographic museum
The Textile-Ethnographic Museum has a permanent display of the textiles produced by the ethnic groups that make up the project. The visitor can see and appreciate the textiles, while at the same time learn about their significance within the cultural context in which they were created.

teatro de los andes
This Bolivian theater group is based in Sucre and performs the classics, folklore, improv and more in Bolivia and abroad. Try to catch a show if they are in town

casa de la libertad
House located on the main plaza, where the declaration of independence of Bolivia was signed on august 6th,1825. Portraits of presidents, military decorations, and documents are displayed.

palacio de la gGlorieta
Formerly an outstanding palace owned by the wealthy entrepreneur Don Francisco de Argandoña, it now serves as a military school.

museo de la recoleta
Established by the Franciscan Order in the early 16th century, this placed served as a convent, barracks, prison, and museum. Displays anonymous paintings from the 16th to 20th centuries.

universidad mayor de san francisco xavier
Founded on March 27th, 1624 by Padre Juan de Frías Herrán.

biblioteca nacional de boliviar
Archivo Nacional. Contains documents of the Audiencia de Charcas and those of the republic. Includes documents from the XVI to the XX centuries.

museo de charcas
Displays paintings by Melchor Pérez de Holguín as well as furniture handcrafted by native Indians.

museo del arte modernos
Displays works of modern Bolivian painting and sculptures.

excursions

dinosaur marks
Located 10 Km. north of the city of Sucre, this site depicts dinosaur footprints as wells as prehistoric plant and animal fossils.

other cities
From Cochabamba: 366 Km by rubble road, From Tarija: 480 Km by rubble road, From Oruro: 349 Km by asphalt and rubble roads and From Potosí: 164 Km by asphalt and rubble roads, or by train.