Things to do & places to visit in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department #4 destination in Bolivia 2023. The average rating score is 4.31 based on 4.845 traveler reviews, of 34 attractions. Timezone: America/La_Paz, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 4:44.

Top things to do (21)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 La Boca del Sapo (220 reviews)
- Absolutely wonderful class
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Lessons & Workshops • Cooking Classes

Brought to you by La Boca del Sapo a unique Bolivian cooking class with cocktail making experience in the heart of the beautiful white city of Sucre. Bolivia is fast becoming a gastronomic hot-spot with its abundance of local Bolivian dishes and their distinct flavours which sets it apart from the rest of the world. At La Boca del Sapo we are passionate about the Bolivian food scene and want to share our passion for Bolivian food with like minded travellers. Through our interactive cooking classes travellers not only gain the skills to recreate a traditional Bolivian dish for friends and family at home, they get to know the local ingredients and the their significance to the Bolivian people. At La Boca del Sapo we believe that culture and tradition is at the heart of Bolivian food. Our concept is that you not only enjoy cooking and eating the delicious food we make, but through food you learn more about Bolivan culture and traditions, whilst making new friends! See more..
5.0 Me Gusta Spanish School (163 reviews)
- Awesome classes - even when done remotely!
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Lessons & Workshops

After 16 years of beautiful experiences teaching Spanish as a foreign language we are proud to present you the "Me Gusta" method to learn Spanish. A method that combines Spanish grammar with fun and planned activities to make learning Spanish a rewarding and personalized experience. Either in virtual mode or in face-to-face classes, we guarantee that you will feel that you are really learning. See more..
5.0 Arte y Cultura Sucre Galeria (11 reviews)
- Really great place to buy unique art!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

I stumbled upon this place during a work trip to Sucre and found some really awesome and unique pieces! The pieces are reasonably priced and the father-son duo responsible for the art gallery seem like really awesome folks. Totally recommend if you're looking to take a small piece of Sucre back home with you! See more..
4.5 Plaza 25 de Mayo (575 reviews)
- ¡Plaza de perfecto!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This great plaza is centrally located amidst the historical buildings that constitute a capital of this fantastic country! It is extremely popular and occasionally throngs with people, almost to the point that one has seek an alternate path through. It is an excellent point of reference for directions, especially since I was overnighting at the close by Colors House Hostel. The sculptures/architecture reflect the storied history of beautiful Bolivia, as well as being magnets for contemporary civic discourse. If it’s happening & important, it’s likely that it’s attached to this important public space. There is always snacks & drinks available here, from kiosks or the seemingly always-present TIAs selling from park benches. I was quite pleased with them as last night (09MAR) there was a showing of “el Diablo del Mineros”, and I provided popcorn for all viewers because I was able to Gimprush to the plaza and buy several bags! It certainly gets my enthusiastic “iWheel of Approval!” See more..
4.5 Museo Casa de la Libertad (475 reviews)
- Great tour by Maria
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

We are a state cultural entity that aims to rescue, protect, guard, preserve, restore, promote and value the tangible and intangible cultural heritage found in its repositories, generating spaces for reflection and debate to analyze and disseminate the production of knowledge and knowledge through its critical analysis. See more..
4.5 Museo del Tesoro (339 reviews)
- An abundance of treasures
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Science Museums • History Museums

The museum is a tribute to beauty. Shows the art and technique of gold, silver and gemstones from Bolivia. See more..
4.5 Church of San Felipe Neri (Oratorio de San Felipe de Neri) (274 reviews)
- Worth the stop !
Architectural Buildings

This might of been my favorite thing in Sucre. I was nervous about the “finding the door” thing but it wasn’t so hard. If you locate the BCP atm it is essentially across the street. Loved the view and we even saw some parrots on the roof drinking out of the gutter! It’s incredible to think that the tile is original and so old. You won’t need a ton of time here but make sure you come between 3-6 See more..
4.5 Museum of Indigenous Art ASUR (269 reviews)
- Gorgeous collection carefully curated
Speciality Museums • Art Museums

This is a really special place, a gorgeous collection curated by an anthropologist with decades of experience working with Bolivian textile weavers. It’s carefully thought through. Reading the texts accompanying each textile, you notice that the weavings are becoming more complex over the course of the century, flourishing rather than dying out, due in no small part to the assistance this initiative gives to contemporary weavers in surrounding villages. This is the best place to buy weavings in sucre - it’s an ethical project. They are now reopen all day Monday to Saturday apart from lunchtimes, despite their website being down and info to the contrary on google search See more..
4.5 General Cemetery (188 reviews)
- When in Sucre - Well Worth a Visit - Make Sure You Get a Guide
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Cemeteries

The General Cemetery of Sucre is a beautiful place to visit and offers some good insight on the history of Sucre and Bolivia and Sucre's relationship to La Paz. The guide we had was great - definitely a bit biased and am not convinced most of what he said was fact but to me it was more interesting to hear his thoughts on things. The tour guide should be around Bs. 35 (even for a group). Bring water and sunscreen and enjoy! See more..
4.5 Ethnographic and Folklore Museum (114 reviews)
- Nice museum in colonial house
Speciality Museums

A local and nice museum. Especially the staff in the museum is very helpfull and really likes to help, tell and give advices. A MUST-GO in Sucre See more..
4.5 Santa Clara Convent (71 reviews)
- Beautiful convent, ugly church
Religious Sites

You can get a guided tour (only Spanish) here for 20bs pp. And pay 5 bs extra to take pictures. The highlight of this tour is by far the g convent with s beautiful garden. The rest is just some religious art and an ugly church. See more..
4.5 San Francisco Church (65 reviews)
- Take the tour!
Churches & Cathedrals

Ask someone about the tour! It was only by accident that we were sent to a back office to buy a photography permit and we did not realise that a guide came with the permit. The tour was excellent and even reached the roof to look at the cracked bells and of course rooftop views over Sucre. See more..
4.5 Centro Turístico Comunitario (54 reviews)
- A Bit of a Climb
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

It's a bit of a climb from the city center to find this small museum, but it is well laid out and English options are available as everything is presented in Spanish. Staff is friendly and the gift shop is nice. See more..
4.5 Templo-Museo "San Francisco de Asís" (17 reviews)
- Beautiful alter
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

The church was open and we stopped in to look around. The alter is very nice and worth going up to the front to get a close up look. We felt peaceful and calm inside and appreciated the visit during our hectic day. See more..
4.5 Icla Canyon (7 reviews)
- Beautiful!
Canyons

Nothing I can say (or even pictures I can show) could ever do this beautiful place justice. It’s a two hour drive from Sucre, and is 100% worth the trip! There are several paths down to the bottom, with varying levels of difficulty. See more..
4.0 La Recoleta (538 reviews)
- Beautiful old monastery with a view
Religious Sites

This place used to be the first centre of Sucre. It is situated on a hill, and is surrounded by narrow cobbled streets winding up from the present Sucre centre. From the terrace and the cloister the old monastry offers a beautiful sight of the valley of Sucre. Recently, a new restaurant and cafe has been opened, and the open air theatre below it is a delight to visit, especially when the music is playing. See more..
4.0 Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o) (478 reviews)
- Interesting experience
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

This site features a number of ancient dinosaur footprints. See more..
4.0 Simon Bolivar Park (237 reviews)
- A Must When Visiting Sucre
Parks

This park is pretty and offers insight into Sucre, and Bolivia's, past. The highlight for me is the tower that was indeed designed by THE Gustave Eiffel! The park makes for great people watching too! Make sure to go in the evening as well as during the day. See more..
4.0 Cretaceous Park (140 reviews)
- Beautiful park
Amusement & Theme Parks

Cretaceous Park is a large and beautiful park great for families or just to hang out. it has a food court with some rides for kids, but there are always a ton people, enjoying the park. it is surrounded by building and nice homes. this park is a must see!!! See more..
4.0 Sucre Cathedral (105 reviews)
- Big and Bold
Churches & Cathedrals

Worth a visit if you can figure out and then negotiate the opening hours - as with everything else in Sucre. See more..
4.0 Museo de la Recoleta (77 reviews)
- Very interesting monastery
Speciality Museums

Right in the heart of Recoleta, directly on the plaza, this museum is only BS15 to enter, but you will have to wait for a tour guide, who alas, only speaks Spanish. The tour takes in the surprisingly large grounds, the cloisters, the beautiful choir of the adjacent church and a very interesting museum. Sadly, photography is not allowed in the museum, which is the most photogenic part of the tour. The church can be seen from the choir, but the tour does not actually go inside the church otherwise. See more..
4.0 Iglesia Nuestra Señora de La Merced (60 reviews)
- Peace and view
Churches & Cathedrals

To visit and climb the tower should you have the opportunity to find it open for a few bolivianos which will help to maintain the church. See more..
4.0 The 7 Cascadas (55 reviews)
- A great hike starting by the dinosaurs, ending by a swim
Waterfalls

This was a wonderfull hike from the dinosaur foot prints, down to the river and along the river all the way up to the waterfalls. Note that the upper waterfalls are more demanding to reach, but you can have a picnic and a swim by the lower waterfall. Everyone can reach that one. A nice and relaxing place. We made the hike together with the non-profit Condor Trekkers in Sucre. Of course you can go on your own, but going with Condor Trekkers means spending money for something good and having fun at the same time. See more..
4.0 Museo Charcas (University Museum Colonial & Anthropological) (36 reviews)
- Wonderful Tour of Religious Art Collection
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Speciality Museums

We had a wonderful guided tour of the religious art galleries on the second floor. The guide covered a lot of territory about painting and Christian iconography -- asking us a number of quiz questions along the way. Because the tour was guided, there were some artworks that we skipped over, and we didn't get to read any of the labels to see what information they might have contained. We went through the contemporary art galleries on the first floor at our own pace. There was not much explanation of the art here, although there were some excellent pieces on view. No photos allowed of the religious art collection, but there were several pieces that I found of sufficient interest that I bought the museum guide. See more..
4.0 Universidad de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca (30 reviews)
- Beautiful colonial building
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

While you visit Sucre, I definitely recommend you to enter inside the Universidad de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, just a short walk from the main place "Plaza 25 de Mayo". The building is colonial style with white walls. The most beautiful part is the central courtyard surrounded by columns and the central fountain. Just a pleasure to walk around!!! See more..
4.0 San Lazaro Church (14 reviews)
- Sucre's Oldest Church - Worth A Visit
Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

I found it hard to know when the church was open - I went at 6 pm during a weekday and it was closed but I think trying to go at Mass time is a good strategy. See more..
4.0 Fuente del Bicentenario (13 reviews)
- AMAZING
Spent < 1 hour Fountains

This was such an unexpected surprise! We heard about the light and music show but didn't expect much, if anything but it was amazing! From 7-9 pm, varied music with LED fountains. Lots of locals watching with us. What a Brilliant Evening!! See more..
4.0 Parque Simon Bolivar (12 reviews)
- Pretty park with underwhelming Eifel Tower
Parks

Parque Simon bolivar is a beautiful public park with an entire section for children to play. It also has an original Eifel tower designed by the man himself, however its only 8m high so it's a bit underwhelming. See more..
4.0 Casa de Hacienda Viña de San Pedro (1 review)
- Hermosa Casa de Hacienda
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas

La Casona de la Vina de San Pedro es hermosa, una antigua casona colonial que fue el centro de las actividades productivas de SAGIC una empresa dedicada a la producción de uva materia prima de los excelentes singanis y vinos de esta zona del sur de Bolivia.
La casona se conserva muy bien al igual que la amplia bodega. Las vistas desde sus galerías son fabulosas de la larga cadena de serros rojos que rodean al valle de Cinti. Muy recomendada esta visita. See more..
3.5 La Glorieta Castle (115 reviews)
- Interesting history of a 'European inspired' castle
Castles

The background story to La Glorieta Castle, and seeing how it plays out by visiting the 'castle' is interesting. However, compared to castles you would see in Europe / the UK, this is far from par. The castle is near a military base, so don't be put off by soldiers walking around, etc. Tip 1 - if you want to take photos, you need to pay an additional fee Follow my #30somethinggapyear on Instagram @DatLoongJourney. See more..