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Sucre Bolivia

INTRODUCTION

Sucre has been dubbed the City of Four Names because in addition to Sucre, it has also called La Plata, Charcas, and Ciudad Blanca, or White City and has been certified as a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO because of its rich abundance of colonial architecture and rich history.

HISTORY

Originally named La Plata, the city of Sucre was founded by Pedro de Anzures, Marques de Campo Redondo, in 1538 because of mining activities in the area, which were overseen by Gonzalo Pizarro, who was eager to explore the region. In 1559 the king of Spain established the Audiencia de Charcas to preside over the eastern territotries and set up its headquarters in La Plata. The Audiencia had judicial and executive power over present-day Paraguay, northern Argentina and Chile, south-eastern Peru, and a majority of Bolivia. Bolivia's cry for independence was first taken up in La Plata, which later changed its name to Sucre in honor of Mariscal Antonio Jose de Sucre, who fought alongside Simon Bolivar.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Climate: The weather is generally very light and mild. The temperature usually hovers around 20 C.

ATTRACTIONS

Casa de La Libertad

This house is the site where Bolivia's declaration of independence was signed and its freedom from Spanish rule officially announced. Portraits of previous presidents and military decorations are on display in this historic building.

Museo de la Recoleta

Originally established by the Franciscan Order in the 16th century as a prison, barracks, and convent, this museum showcases paintings from the 16th-20th century.

Museo Antropologico

Several artifacts from eastern Bolivian tribes, such as: textiles, pottery, skulls, and even a few mummies, are on display in this museum.