Sucre

Sucre's uniform colonial architecture, all dazzling white, marks its role as Bolivia's constitutional capital and a UNESCO site where independence was declared.

Yet beneath its pristine surface lies pre-history: the Cal Orck'o quarry holds over 12,000 individual dinosaur footprints, the largest collection in the world, etched into a nearly vertical wall.

Fly into:

• Juana Azurduy de Padilla International SRE
• Viru Viru International VVI

Within Sucre, local micros (buses) and shared taxis (trufis) are cheap and plentiful. For the 3-hour journey to Potosí, frequent shared minibuses or larger buses depart from the main terminal, offering scenic mountain views.

Embrace the slow pace of Sucre, where mornings are for market bustling and afternoons often mean a quiet plaza. Catch the city coming alive again in the early evening, as locals gather in Bolívar Park.

Best in Winter

Winter: mild and dry with clear, sunny skies, daytime temperatures around 15-22C, with cooler evenings at altitude.

• layers for varied temperatures
• sturdy walking shoes for cobblestone streets
• sunscreen and a hat for high altitude
• a reusable water bottle