Sucre is one of the capitals of Bolivia (the second is La Paz), where the president lives and ministers work. Officials themselves will not choose a bad city. Sucre is of great cultural and historical value for Bolivia. It is located on the highland part of an unusual plateau of white limestone. At this height, ears are laid and the head is spinning - from the beauty seen, and not from the increased pressure, as many might have thought.
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How to get
Between Bolivian cities buses regularly go - this is one of the best ways to travel around the country, not counting a personal car. 6 kilometers from Sucre is the international airport of Juan de Padilla Azurdy. Getting to Bolivia is not easy, not all airlines support air communication with this country. You can use Brazil, Peru or Argentina as a transfer point.
The airport is at an altitude of almost 3 thousand meters, because of which passengers can play a high altitude sickness. It gets to the pilots: in conditions of excessive cloudiness, it is difficult for them to land an airplane. From the airport in Sucre can be reached by taxi.
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Transport
It is best to travel around the city by taxi, and the price should be negotiated in advance. Otherwise, you will be billed as a trip to another country. The average cost of a trip around the city is about 150 rubles.
If you rented a car, then you know that at the height of the road are poorly developed. And after the rains they come to such a depressing state that they can be overpowered only on the tractor.
Climate
Partly cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorms +23 ° С in the day +15 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorms +22 ° С in the day +16 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorms +23 ° С in the day +15 ° С at night ° С water |
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Kitchen and restaurants
In Sucre, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants with different cuisine. The most common is the Latin American - just with her is better to get acquainted. The main dish in these cafes is a steak. Here, fry the meat in all possible ways, can cook according to your prescription. Portions are served with an excess, and the taste of these dishes is excellent. It is especially pleasant to absorb the steak, knowing that it will cost 200 rubles in translation for our money. The average price of a good dinner is 300 re.
During the order it is necessary to calculate the total amount in advance in order to have enough money. The fact is that many restaurants to the account automatically add 13 percent for services. Tipping is optional.
Shops
In Bolivia, you will rarely find a large shopping center or a real supermarket. Sucre is lucky in this regard. In the city there is a small shopping center with a cinema, food court and supermarket. In ATMs you can get both local currency and dollars, and without commission. In the supermarket prices are moderate, the choice of goods is small, but it's better than what shops offer.
As souvenirs from Sucre, tourists take knitted sweaters, scarves from alpaca wool, as well as beautiful tapestries of local craftsmen.
Sucre hotels
In Sucre, a good choice of hotels. Basically, these are 2-3-star hotels that are scattered all over the city. The most expensive are closer to the historical center, so that tourists do not lose a lot of time on the road. Here the cost of a double room comes to 3 thousand rubles per night.
Sucre hotels are small houses, spacious cottages and three-story buildings with a large list of services. You can stay in a hotel, made in a modern style, or in a hotel that takes guests for a hundred years. Prices for the most basic number start from 900 rubles, a good number without frills will cost 1700 rubles per day.
Book popular Sucre hotels at better prices rates
| Parador Santa Maria La Real from 6 771 rubles Sucre Bolivar 625 | ||
| El Hotel de Su Merced from 2 894 rubles Sucre Azurduy 16 | Hotel Villa Antigua from 2 955 rubles Sucre Calvo 237 | Mi Pueblo Samary Hotel Boutique from 3,509 rubles Sucre Dalence 349 |
| Hostal Sucre from 1 601 rubles Sucre Calle Bustillos No. 113 | Casas Kolping from 3,509 rubles Sucre Pasaje Iturricha 265 | Hostal Corona Blanca from 985 rubles Sucre Aniceto Arce 267 |
| Hostal Cruz de Popayán Sucre from 493 rubles Sucre Calle Loa 881 |
- Find silver - they say that in this city silver literally lies under your feet. It was thanks to him that Sucre grew up in the 17th century. Here, one by one, palaces, churches and monasteries appeared. If you find a silver coin or a piece of this metal, do not be surprised and try to find another one.
- Buy chocolate sweets - the city is famous for delicious sweets with different fillings. They can be bought in shops with the sign "Chocolates Para Ti".
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Sucre
The main attractions of Sucre are associated with the social and cultural development of the Bolivian capital.
Casa de Libertad
This building is one of the main attractions of all Bolivia. It was here that the Declaration of Independence of the country was signed. Bolivia was freed from the Spanish crown.
The house has preserved its former situation and created a historical museum in which you can see some types of weapons of past centuries, as well as state seals and documents of the first years of independent Bolivia.
Palacio de la Glorietta
This palace complex was built in the 18th century for important guests from Spain. It attracts attention thanks to its stylish architecture and rich decoration. Today the building serves as a museum. Visitors can see the infante rooms, the furniture of the kitchens and other rooms, which are a model of the European culture of the 18th century.
City Theater
The Sucre Theater is one of the most luxurious in South America. There are often opera performances here, which are very popular among connoisseurs of art.
Near the theater, in the old part of the city, there is a national library. It stores copies and originals of rare books and manifestos of the 17th century. The library also hosts visitors.
Church of San Miguel
This church, located in the old part of the city, for many years was considered the starting point for missionaries in Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina. Hence the path of the Christians who preached in South America began. It is the oldest existing church on the continent.
But her main feature is not aged, but in the painting - over the decoration of the church worked Vitya, a pupil of Raphael.
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