Category: Sport & Adventure
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Culture And Canyons In Candelaria
A three hour drive from Sucre through the scenic hills of rural Bolivia is a pretty little village far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Receiving significantly less tourists than the popular market town of Tarabuco, Candelaria is a wonderful place not only to purchase beautiful handicrafts and weavings considered to be […]
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Yotala: A Journey Back In Time
Emerging from a long chain of mountains dotted with canyons and waterfalls is a picturesque town located just 17km from the historic centre of Sucre. Founded on November 18, 1912 under the chairmanship of Eleodoro Villazon, Yotala is a journey back in time, characterised by colonial architecture, narrow cobbled streets and a traditional way of […]
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Las Siete Cascadas (The Seven Waterfalls)
Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life will appreciate a day trip to Las Siete Cascadas; a series of small waterfalls with natural swimming pools just 8 kilometres outside of Sucre. The Waterfalls Whilst the waterfalls themselves aren’t anything to write home about, the gorge in which they’re located is stunning. […]
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Paragliding with Joy Ride Tours
One of the most adventurous ways to experience Sucre’s city views is to go paragliding with Joy Ride Tours.
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10km Running Race in Sucre
Sucre will be hosting a 10km running race, the “2da Carrera Pedestre Presidente Evo Morales”. There is a total of 217,000 bolivianos ($31,400) in prize money up for grabs by the top 10 finishers (male and female). Top placed runners are also awarded points, and the male and female runners with the most points accumulated in […]
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14 Incredible (But Cheap) Things to Do in Sucre
While Sucre is renowned for its tranquil ambiance and laid back lifestyle, the city is also home to plenty of sights and activities to keep travelers entertained for days on end. Here we have picked some of the best things to do during your time in the White City: [post_summary id=”4377″] [post_summary id=”2003″ title=”La Glorieta […]
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2015 Dakar Rally
Following the success of the Dakar Rally’s first visit to Bolivia in January 2014, it has been announced that the Rally will again return to Bolivia in 2015. The 2015 Dakar Rally will be an extended 20 day race starting and ending in Buenos Aires and taking in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Bolivia. The Bolivia […]
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Trekking to Maragua Crater from Sucre
A wonderful way to discover Sucre’s beautiful and diverse countryside is to trek from Sucre to the Maragua Crater. During the trek you will see some breathtaking Bolivian scenery, learn about the local flora and fauna, discover dinosaur footprints with your very own eyes and share the customs and traditions of a local Quechuan family.
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Sica Sica Hill
Sucre lies at the foot of the twin hills Sica-Sica and Churuquella. The peak of Cerro Sica-Sica (or Sica-Sica hill) is 2,732m above sea level, but only a few hundred metres above Sucre itself. At the top of a hill is a large crucifix which is illuminated at nights and often glows eerily against a […]
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Superbowl at Joy Ride Cafe
If you’re looking to watch the Superbowl in Sucre this year, you’re in luck. Joy Ride Cafe will be screening the action as the Denver Broncos go head-to-head with the Seattle Seahawks. Joy Ride will be opening their lounge at 7pm this Sunday (2nd Feb 2014). The Superbowl starts at 7.25pm.