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La Chiva at Casa de Cultura
Bolivian rock / blues band La Chiva are playing tonight (22 Nov 2013) at Casa Municipal de Cultura. Doors open at 7pm and entry is free. La Chiva has been around for 10 years and is comprised of Gonzalo Pardo (guitar and vocals), Sergio Carrasco (bass), and Carlos Zegada (drums).
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Coppélia at Teatro Gran Mariscal
The Amparo Silva dance studio is putting on the ballet production Coppélia this weekend. The production will be held in Sucre’s Teatro Gran Mariscal on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th November. The show starts at 7pm. The studio is also putting on a national and international folkloric dance production on Fri 22nd Nov at 7pm. Tickets for […]
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9k Fun Run: La Ruta de las Iglesias
Get some exercise and explore Sucre at night in the 9 km “Ruta de las Iglesias” fun run. Meaning the “Churches Route”, the Ruta de las Iglesias is a 9km fun run which takes you past Sucre’s many churches other sites. The race will be accompanied by music, fireworks and lights. The race takes place […]
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BISA Bank Tennis Tournament
The Banco Bisa Tennis Tournament is being held at the Sucre Tennis Club, on Avenida Venezuela. The tournament runs from 20th to 24th November, and will involve more than 120 players. The tournament is open to both male and female entrants in the following categories: under 10, 10-14, 14-18 years, and 18+ years. Players will […]
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Casa Verde B&B
Casa Verde B&B is located on Potosi street within easy walking distance of Sucre’s central square, Plaza 25 de Mayo. The quiet, pretty B&B is a great place to rest, relax or catch up on some sleep. It’s also a good base for exploring Sucre’s sights.
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Violence against Women in Sucre
This week saw hundreds of youths march with banners towards Plaza 25 de Mayo, in protest against violence against women in Sucre. The good-natured protesters dressed up, chanted and handed out candy to raise awareness of the cause. So just what is the situation? The Panamerican Health Organization reported in January this year that Bolivia had the […]
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La Paz to Sucre by Bus
Sucre can easily be reached from La Paz by bus, either by a direct and surprisingly pleasant overnight trip, or via some of Bolivia’s other popular destinations such as Cochabamba, Oruro and Potosi. HOW IT WORKS Route Options To get to Sucre from La Paz by bus, there are two main routes. The first goes […]
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Parque Simón Bolívar, Sucre
Parque Simón Bolívar is Sucre’s largest and perhaps most beautiful park. The manicured, tree-lined gardens are the perfect place to relax, and enjoy some of the treats the park has in-store.
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Lunática Desciende – Electronica Festival in Sucre
A 3-day open air electronica festival is coming to Sucre on the 15-17th of November. The festival will be held at a motocross track in the La Jastambo zone of Santa Catalina, Sucre, Bolivia. The line up features DJs from all over Bolivia, including: Pituko, Mero Mero, Trans, Knight Night (VJ), Ex Genova, Oliveira BPM, Crimsound, R2Deep, Loverdose, Inia, Marcel Soux (Sucre), Lama Glama (Sucre), Marco Beats (Sucre), and Heidacraft […]
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Sucre’s Waterworks
In recent years, Sucre has struggled to keep up with the water demands of its growing population, leading to water shortages in the dry season. But all that is about to change with the announcement of the creation of a new waterworks on Revalo River, 60 miles from the city. The plant, when fully operational […]
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