Sucre

Basic information
Sucre is officially the capital of Bolivia. It is nicknamed La Ciudad Blanca, because of it's many white buildings. This is also the reason why it is on the UNESCO world-heritage list.

About 190.000 people live in Sucre. The city has an altitude of about 2900 m

Sights
There are many historical buildings in Sucre. A stroll around the old town will show you plenty.

The museum 'Casa de la Libertad' about Bolivian history and their struggle for independence is also well worth your time.

Near the city there is a 70m wall with fossilized dinosaur footprints in it. You can take a guided tour here which will cost you about B$30,-

Activities
There are plenty of opportunities to hike around Sucre. Not only is the scenery stunning, but there are also plenty of extraordinary sights to see to make your hike even more interesting. This includes prehistoric rock paintings, more dinosaur footprints, waterfalls, a big-ass crater (Crater of Marawa) and plenty of small villages with indigenous people.

I recommend taking a guided tour for 4 days with Condor Trekkers, a non-profit organisation where you can also work as a volunteer.

Nightlife
Nightlife in Sucre is quite good. The mix of locals and tourists provides an interesting scene. There are plenty of pubs and clubs. Joyride is probably the best club in town.

Begging children
Anyone going to Sucre and sitting on the central square for any period of time will notice how many children are trying to earn some money here. Most are either trying to sell a magazine or shine your shoes.

Please bear in mind that this magazine created by a non-profit organization: the B$3 you would pay for one magazine goes entirely to a good cause. Half of it is used to pay for clothes, school books and education for the children selling them and the other half goes towards the production of the next issue of the magazine.