"La Ciudad Blanca (The White City)" Top 5 Page for this destination Sucre by andal13

Sucre Travel Guide: 71 reviews and 140 photos

Sucre is located at Chuquisaca; the original name of the region was "Choquechaca" (golden bridge). The conquerors built there a city in 1540, and called it La Plata (The Silver); subsequently changed the name into Sucre, for Marshall Antonio José de Sucre. This city was Bolivia's capital , but nowadays only stays there the Supreme Court of Justice.
From its foundation till early 20th century Sucre was a rich city; still keeps a lordly atmosphere.
Sucre is an universitary city; there live and study about 40.000 students from all over the world.

The picture shows the ancient statehouse; today is the prefecture.

Sucre está situada en Chuquisaca; el nombre original de la región era "Choquechaca" (puente dorado). Los conquistadores construyeron aquí una ciudad en 1540, y la llamaron La Plata; posteriormente cambió el nombre a Sucre, por el Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre. Esta ciudad fue la capital de Bolivia, pero hoy en día sólo permanece la Suprema Corte de Justicia.
Desde su fundación hasta comienzos del siglo XX, Sucre fue una ciudad rica; aún conserva una atmósfera señorial.
Sucre es una ciudad universitaria; aquí viven y estudian alrededor de 40.000 estudiantes de todas partes del mundo.

La foto muestra la antigua sede de gobierno; hoy es la prefectura.

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In a nutshell:The remains of ancient splendour ~ Los restos del antiguo esplendor

Last visit to Sucre: Apr 2000
Intro Updated Jul 6, 2004
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Reviews (11)

Bolivar Park Things to Do (8)

Bolivar Park is a nice park situated in the middle of the city, where you can rest after a long walk along the city;... more travel advice

Important Buildings Things to Do (8)

There are some important buildings to visit in Sucre: the University Museum of colonial painting, archaeology and... more travel advice

Belvedere Things to Do (8)

In front of the Franciscan Monastery, there is an impressive belvedere, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of... more travel advice

Flying Transportation (1)

LAB (Lloyd Aereo Boliviano) is the national airline; it has daily flights from La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra to... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Colonial atmosphere

Nightlife (1)
Young nights

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elpariente Jul 11, 2006 at 7:15 AM

Muy buena página "gracias"
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themajor Jul 14, 2005 at 12:42 AM

I'm sure 'El Libertador' would be delighted that his park plays host to 'romantic chat' rather than fighting and fisticuffs....although some romances do end that way! Sucre looks like a rather grand iced cake - very appropriate name!!
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Bwana_Brown Apr 23, 2005 at 1:37 PM

A very interesting page, Andrea! Sucre seems to be blessed with great architecture and it must have a vibrant nightlife with all those students! Now, I'll have to find out why the capital was moved to La Paz!
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manuelEB Oct 18, 2003 at 6:06 AM

Key #1: "It sounds like a nice place". Key 2: "Beutiful pictures. Key#3: "Great travelogues" Key#4: "Thanks". Key #5: "no me jodan!"
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Guantanamera Sep 5, 2003 at 3:28 AM

It's been ages since I last saw "La Strada"... I'll have to see it again soon... Another great one by him: "Nights of Cabiria"
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nomorewars Aug 12, 2003 at 9:10 PM

Siempre ha sido un sueno mio encontrar las almas vivas de Sucre. Yo gracias para tomarme alli.
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Geisha_Girl Jul 24, 2003 at 9:53 PM

I've always had this attraction to whitewashed buildings. I always wondered what appealed to me. Perhaps it's the neutrality...an infinite possibility of style and shape that these buildings can take on without being destroyed. Such a beautiful town!
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matcrazy1 Jul 18, 2003 at 6:04 PM

Wow, it looks like a great destination! Thanks for sharing!
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frankcanfly Jun 26, 2003 at 6:38 AM

I enjoy your architectural photographs..... very nice. I'd love to visit Bolivia soon.
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cbeaujean May 31, 2003 at 10:13 AM

tks for good memories:enjoying,in the evening,from recoleta 's mirador,the harmonious sucre 's colonial architecture and the starting freshness!also,a charming colonial hotel:cruz de popoyan,loa,881!