Sucre, Bolivia

Quick facts

• Sucre, known as the 'White City', features over 30 colonial churches, many built in the 16th and 17th centuries, showcasing stunning architecture and intricate details.
• The city is home to the University of San Francisco Xavier, founded in 1624, which is one of the oldest universities in South America.
• Sucre's central plaza, Plaza 25 de Mayo, is surrounded by whitewashed buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, designated in 1991 for its well-preserved colonial architecture.
• The Tarabuco Market, held every Sunday, attracts thousands of visitors and showcases traditional Andean textiles and handicrafts made by local indigenous communities.
• Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 6, 1825, marking the country's liberation from Spanish rule.

Travel details

Country

Bolivia

Wind (now)

2 km/h

Coordinates

-19.0196, -65.2620