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Sucre ( Spanish: [ˈsukɾe]) is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m (9,150 ft).
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- Bolivia
- 2,790 m (9,150 ft)
- Oropeza Province
- Casa de la Libertad. For a dose of Bolivian history, it’s hard to beat this museum where the Bolivian declaration of independence was signed on August 6, 1825.
- Museo de Arte Indígena. This superb museum of indigenous arts is a must for anyone interested in the indigenous groups of the Sucre area, focusing particularly on the woven…
- Museo Nacional de Etnografía y Folklore. Known locally as MUSEF and housed in the impressive former Banco Nacional building, this museum brings together a series of fascinating temporary…
- Parque Cretácico (Cal Orck’o) It seems that 65 million years ago the site of Sucre’s Fabrica Nacional de Cemento SA (Fancesa) cement quarry, 5km north of the center, was the place to…
- DictionarySu·cre/ˈso͞oˌkrā/
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- 1. the basic monetary unit of Ecuador until 2000, equal to 100 centavos.
Sucre, judicial capital of Bolivia. (La Paz is the country’s administrative capital.) Sucre lies in a fertile valley crossed by the Cachimayo River, at an elevation of 9,153 feet (2,790 metres) above sea level.
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- Plaza 25 de Mayo. We’ve learned that the best place to start exploring in any Bolivian city is to head to the main city square. So, the first thing you should do in sucre is visit Plaza 25 de Mayo.
- Eat delicious Salteñas. Another thing you MUST do in Sucre is to eat salteñas! Salteñas are the Bolivian form of an empanada. If you can say that? It’s like a savory pastry that’s filled with potatoes, raisins, olives and a type of meat (you can also get vegetarian ones).
- See Dinosaur footprints in Parque Cretácico. One of the best things to do in Sucre is to go to Parque Cretácico (also known as Cal Orck’o). Here you can visit a museum about dinosaurs and see real pre-historic dinosaur footprints!
- Walk to La Recoleta viewpoint and monastery. We recommend that you walk to Mirador Recoleta if you want to see the city from above. The viewpoint is only about 1 kilometer away from Plaza 25 de Mayo.
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Sucre is the first capital of Bolivia and a well-preserved example of the blending of local and European architectural styles. Learn about its history, culture, monuments and protection measures from the UNESCO website.
Nov 22, 2023 · Sucre is Bolivia's true capital city and a great destination for culture, nature and adventure lovers. Discover its dinosaur footprints, salteñas, dances, museums and more in this guide.
Dec 4, 2023 · Sucre, Bolivia’s constitutional capital, earned UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status in 1930. Noteworthy attractions include the Neo-Classical Plaza de Mayo, 16th-century churches, white stucco buildings, bell towers, and Spanish-style courtyards.
