Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Buying Books in Sucre
Looking for a good read? It is surprisingly tricky to find books and book stores in Sucre, but our guide is here to help you out. Depending on what you are after, there are a number of options. Book Stores in Sucre For many people, the first choice will be to look for a proper […]
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Sucre’s Christmas Lights
Christmas celebrations are in full swing here in Sucre. Here is our guide to some of the best of Sucre’s Christmas lights: Christmas Lights in Plaza 25 de Mayo The focus of Sucre’s Christmas celebrations is its central square, Plaza 25 de Mayo. The plaza is decorated with lights, Christmas trees, a large nativity scene […]
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New Year’s Party at Joy Ride
Joy Ride Cafe is bringing in New Year’s Eve in (Jamaican) style with their New Year 2014 rasta party.
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The Beehive Hostel
The Beehive is one of a growing number of social projects helping to bootstrap development in Sucre. Promoting a sense of community among guests, it is a great place to stay to meet fellow travelers while helping to support women in Sucre.
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Joy Ride Cafe
Joy Ride is one of Sucre’s most popular tourist hangouts and a great place to meet fellow travelers. The bar is in prime position across from the Cathedral and just off Plaza 25 de Mayo, on Nicolas Ortiz. Originally started as a tour operator (a function Joy Ride still performs), the main operation of the business is now the cafe / bar.
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Mitos Nightclub, Sucre
Mitos Discoteca is Sucre’s most popular nightclub, though perhaps not its classiest. As you enter, you go down the stairs to a spacious room which functions as one large dance floor. Mitos can get very busy, with locals and tourists alike grinding to a mix of American and Latin music.
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Sucre Hairdresser: Jaime Solis Soria
It doesn’t look like much from the outside, and it doesn’t look like much from the inside. But Peluqueria Jaime Solis Soria do a great men’s haircut. It’s not the kind of place you’re likely to notice as you walk along the street. I only found it because of a recommendation from the guys in […]
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Heladeria Sucré
Located on Plaza 25 de Mayo, Heladeria Sucré is Sucre’s most creative ice-cream shop. A range of flavors are on offer, each served with a fun topping, for example: Lime or strawberry topped with candy floss Black beer topped with peanut garrapiñada (caramel-coated peanuts) Rice pudding topped with meringue Coffee with mini cookies Baked apple […]
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Café Gourmet Mirador
Of all the cafes in Sucre, Cafe Gourmet Mirador lays undisputed claim to the best view. The chef is Italian, so there is a range of homemade pizzas and pastas on offer. There are also sandwiches and snacks such as cheese and olive platters.
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Sucre’s General Cemetery
Visiting a cemetery on your travels may seem a little morbid, however the cemetery in Sucre is quite the opposite, offering a peaceful hideaway. People go to read a book, catch up with friends or simply to contemplate life.
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