Between the green mountains of the eastern Altiplano there is the white city of Sucre. It´s one of the most beautiful cities in Bolivia that was declared as a "World Cultural Heritage" in 1991 by the UNESCO.

Underneath the blue sky shines its white colonial houses and, thanks to its altitude of 2,710 meters above sea level, the climate is spring like mild during the whole year.

The tourist will be welcomed by a peaceful atmosphere. In comparison to other cities in Bolivia, Sucre is quite small and you can enjoy the more quiet and realxed life. Everything is accessible on foot, the cafés and restaurants are focused on the centre of the city, as is nearly everything.

The residents of Sucre are very proud of their city, that was once declared as the capital of the new republic of Bolivia in 1825. But after the civil war in 1899 the seat of the government moved to La Paz and Sucre lost its status as the political centre. However, this hasn´t changed that Sucre still keeps the title of being the official and constitutional capital of Bolivia.

As the city centre of Sucre became World Cultural Heritage of the UNESCO, so changes or destruction is not allowed at all. That helped alot to preserve the historical centre and to keep intact the colonial buildings. You will not see any high buildings, no neon signs, and the houses get whitened every year. The colonial buildings and the whole athmosphere give the city an almost european flair. The best way to experience this is by strolling through its streets.