Sucre and Flavored Coca Leaves in Bolivia.

Avocado stand in the Central market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia, is a city in the southern highlands of Bolivia. Sucre is known for its position as the capital and the home for governmental institutions, specifically the judicial branch of government. Sucre, known as the “White City”, was founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th Century. The Sucre population is a combination of local Bolivians and indigenous “Yam Para”.  Visiting Sucre is a must on the itinerary traveling in Bolivia. 

Benvenidos a Sucre!

Spanish Colonial architecture in Sucre, Bolivia.

Typical Bolivian indigenous women living in Sucre, Bolivia.

Sucre has amazing panoramic views, vivid markets, museums and it is well known for its Spanish classes. Visiting Sucre was a special adventure. We took the time to explore the different markets around the city. On our first day, we took a tour with a group of tourists and a guide to the main square, Plaza 25 de Mayo, where you can see the governmental buildings and the central park. From there, we visited the lively market, Mercado Campesino. 

Eating breakfast salad and eggs in the central market of Sucre, Bolivia.

Seeds, spices and nuts in the central market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Fresh fruits and herbs juice made in the local market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Bolivian indigenous vendor in the central market in Sucre, Bolivia.

We enjoyed the market very much as it has to offer many fruits, typical food, cheese, bread, and most famously flavored coca leaves. The people of Sucre are very welcoming to tourists. You can witness the combination of local Bolivians and indigenous. The indigenous people in Sucre are committed to traditional life, which includes the traditional clothing and the way of conducting trade for their agriculture products and their coca leaves. 

The colorful and vibrant outside entrance to the market zone in Sucre, Bolivia.

Bolivian local vendor for corn ‘mais’ in the market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Famous traditional cream cake ‘torta’ in the market in Sucre, Bolivia.

In Sucre, it is very noticeable that the trade of coca leaves is very traditional. The green coca leaves are being sold in small packages with flavor. Such, you can find coca leaves in the flavors of maracuya. 

Traditional Bolivian indigenous trade of coca leaves in the market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Traditional trade of coca leaves with maracuya flavor in the market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Traditional Bolivian fresh coca leaves from the market in Sucre, Bolivia.

Learning Spanish at the Spanish schools in Sucre is very famous among the tourists. You can find a combination of Spanish learning with accommodations and breakfast offerings as a package to the international tourists at a very low price compared to other places in South America. 

1-on-1 conversation with local Bolivian in the corner of the street in Sucre, Bolivia.

Visiting the church in Sucre, comes hand-in-hand with learning about the history of this city. Such as the church of San Francisco, which is located in the center of the city with a resemblance to hispanic colonial construction building. The city contains many examples of Spanish colonial architecture and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. Sucre is notable for the preservation of Hispanic colonial buildings, similar to cities such as Cusco in Peru and Quito in Ecuador. 

Governmental building near Plaza 25 de Mayo in Sucre, Bolivia.

Inside the church in Sucre, Bolivia.

Enjoy reading our blog and exploring the amazing pictures that we took from the markets and the vivid life of this city. 

Typical Bolivian indigenous woman and a child on a motorbike taxi in Sucre, Bolivia.

Enjoying a ‘helado’ ice cream stand in Sucre, Bolivia.

Evening trade of warm drink made from corn on the street of Sucre, Bolivia.

Clock tower near Plaza 25 de Mayo, in Sucre, Bolivia.