Category: City Info
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Carnaval: La Entrada Autóctona
This post is part of our series: Carnaval in Sucre. To showcase the traditions and Carnaval celebrations of Sucre’s outlying villages and towns, a parade called La Entrada Autóctona (the native entrance) is to be held in Sucre. The parade features representatives from 17 groups, many of whom will also be taking part in the […]
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Sucre’s New Cemetery
Sucre’s main cemetery, the General Cemetery, has been getting rather crowded of late – it was recently announced that they only have 61 spaces left. In response to this a new, privately owned, cemetery is to be constructed. The new cemetery will be constructed in the Huayrapata area of the city, and will have 12,000 spaces […]
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Carnaval in Sucre: Compadres
This post is part of our series: Carnaval in Sucre. The lead-up to Carnaval in Sucre sees the celebration of a uniquely Bolivian tradition: Compadres Thursday. Held two Thursdays prior to the main Carnaval weekend, Compadres is a male-only holiday. Similar to a city-wide buck’s night, the men of the city eat, drink, dance and […]
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Sucre’s Carnaval Dates 2016
This post is part of our series: Carnaval in Sucre. With Carnaval almost upon us, here are the main dates to watch out for. Sat 23rd Jan 2016 Carnaval starts with a day of traditional dance at La Recoleta as part of the Carnaval of Yesteryear. Consisting of two days of activities spread across the two weeks […]
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The Complete Guide To Carnaval in Sucre
It’s Carnaval time in Sucre! Here’s what to expect in one of the most diverse and interesting Carnavals around.
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Colors Festival in Sucre
This is awesome. In the lead up to Carnaval, Sucre holds its own version of the Hindu Holi festival, also known as the festival of colors. Yes, that’s the one where everyone throws colored powder at everyone else. Sucre’s Colors Festival is held in February at Casa Delgado from 1pm. There is usually an open bar from 1pm-3.30pm, […]
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Sucre’s Carnaval of Yesteryear
To avoid clashing with the popular Oruro Carnaval, Some of Sucre’s own Carnaval celebrations have been moved forward by a week. The Carnaval of Yesteryear, or Carnaval de Antaño, celebrations will now begin on Sat 22nd of February.
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Buying Car or Motorbike Parts in Sucre
If your looking for parts for your car or motorbike, here is a list of parts suppliers in Sucre. Car Parts Suppliers in Sucre Auto Partes Formula 1 – Avda. Ostria Gutierrez #126 Auto Partes Relampago – Av. M. Quiroga Santa Cruz #672 Auto Partes Sudamerica – M.Q. Santa Cruz (no number) Auto Repuestos San Rioque – Av. M Quiroga […]
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National Archives and Library of Bolivia
Sucre is home to the National Archives and Library of Bolivia (or Archivo y Biblioteca Nacionales de Bolivia). The joint National Archive and National Library holds around 114,000 volumes and serves as Sucre’s main public library. The library and archive, established in 1836, holds many important documents dating from the time of “Audiencia de Charcas” colonial high […]
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Día de los Reyes (Kings’ Day) in Sucre
January 6th sees the celebration of Día de los Reyes (Kings’ Day) in Sucre. Kings’ day, also known as Epiphany, commemorates the presentation of gifts to Jesus by the 3 wise men (or Magi).