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During Bolivia's glory days, when Sucre—or, as it was known then, Chuquisaca—existed solely for the purpose of administering the silver mines in nearby Potosí, the wealthy locals here would often brag, "My mines are in Potosí, but I live in Chuquisaca." For those who could afford it, it made sense to live 162km (100 miles) down the road from Potosí in the relative lowlands (2,706m/8,876 ft.) of Sucre, which is blessed with a mild climate and a much cheerier disposition. Gradually, Sucre became a city of understated prestige. It's been called the Paris of South America because the wealth here attracted some of the finest arts and culture from all over the world. It's also been known as the Athens of South America because it's home to the continent's second-oldest and most prestigious university, San Francisco Xavier University, which dates to 1624 and has educated presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, and, of course, Bolivia. (Today, out of a total pop. of about 200,000, over 30,000 are students, many of them studying medicine or law.)
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AttractionsCal Orck'o (Dinosaur Tracks)
About 20 min. outside of Sucre on the road to Cochabamba
Sucre, Bolivia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: This is definitely one of the most unique attractions in Bolivia. At first glance, the dinosaur... Read More Museo Casa de la Libertad
Plaza 25 de Mayo 25
Sucre, Bolivia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: The United States has Liberty Hall in Philadelphia; Bolivia has the equivalent in Museo Casa de... Read More Museo Charcas (University Museum Colonial & Anthropological)
Near the corner of Olañeta
Bolívar 698 Sucre, Bolivia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: This museum, which is housed in a 17th-century mansion, consists of three different... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Sucre
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