CITY OVERVIEW

Sucre is Bolivia's most beautiful city. Set in a valley surrounded by low mountain, it enjoys a mild and comfortable climate nearly as appealing as that of Cochabamba. Bolivia divides its bureaucracy between multiple capitals. Although La Paz has usurped most of the governmental power, the supreme court still convenes in Sucre.

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This small, old-fashioned university city is full of young people, which gives the city a nice energetic feel to it. 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 located throughout the city. Adding to the colonial charm of the city itself are the customs and dress of the indigenous people who live in this region of Bolivia. Located throughout the city and in the many nearby small villages, you will find fascinating markets, where it is possible to buy some very nice items. Locals and visitors are attracted to these markets where food, textiles and other products are sold in barter fashion. Nearby is Potosi, which was one of the most important silver mining centers in the world with the largest and richest population in Latin America. It is an integral part of Bolivian history.

Sucre houses many museums and a beautiful cemetery. It is also one of the largest producer of the typical Bolivia hats. Just outside Sucre there is a cement quarry where they have found dinosaur tracks. Around Sucre you can also walk some Inca trails.The monuments and existing works of art in Sucre are of superlative quality. Numerous museums have been established in Sucre to house the art and relics of the pre-Columbian, colonial and post-colonial eras, and some of its many churches have been renovated to reflect their former glory. The city remains a center of learning and both Sucre and its university enjoy their reputations as focal points of liberal and progressive thought within the country. Its worth spending at least a few days absorbing the city's pleasant atmosphere, attractions and pace of life.