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Tourist Attractions in Sucre




Sucre is a beautiful city of Bolivia and an ideal tourist destination. Many tourists come to this city in large numbers mainly due to the impressive tourist attractions in Sucre. The tourist attractions in Sucre will mesmerize you to a great extent.

The Cal Orck'o or the Dinosaur Tracks is one of the most unique tourist attractions in Sucre. Some distinct rock patterns are noticed in the Cal Orck'o (Dinosaur Tracks) in Sucre. The rocks of Cal Orck'o (Dinosaur Tracks) date back to some 68 million years. At that time, dinosaurs used to rule the roost. The footprints of the dinosaurs are preserved in the Cal Orck'o.

Casa de la Libertad is considered to be one of the leading Sucre tourist attractions. The Casa de la Libertad, Sucre is located in the midst of several structures of architectural importance in the central plaza. In this building, the Bolivian independence was declared. Casa de la Libertad is also known as the Liberty House.

The Castle of La Glorieta is one of the finest tourist spots in Sucre. Castle of La Glorieta is an eclectic construction, marked by a mixture of architectural styles that include Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neo classicists and Mudejar features.

Among the other tourist sites in Sucre are the Chapel of the Virgen de Guadalupe, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Colonial & Anthropological Museum and the Tanga Tanga Children's Museum. The Chapel of the Virgen de Guadalupe is a temple dedicated to the renowned virgin of Sucre. This image of virgin was painted by Fray Diego de Ocana in the year 1601. The Virgen de Guadalupe is entirely covered with jewels. Many people gather in the Chapel of the Virgen de Guadalupe on the 12th of December to mark the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sucre. It was constructed in the year 1559. The most remarkable features of the Metropolitan Cathedral are the mayor altar and the dome crowned by the cross of Carabuco. These are built in Greco-Roman style.

The Colonial & Anthropological Museum also falls in the category of the tourist attractions in Sucre. The Tanga Tanga Children's Museum in Sucre promotes cultural awareness. It is one of the well known tourist attractions in Sucre. The Tanga Tanga Children's Museum serves approximately 28,000 Spanish and Quechua-speaking visitors annually. It offers several interactive exhibits on Bolivian culture, health, environment, science and technology.

There are many other fascinating tourist attractions in Sucre worth a visit.

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Tourist Attractions in Sucre
Cal Orck'o (Dinosaur Tracks), Sucre
Casa de la Libertad, Sucre
Castle of La Glorieta, Sucre
Chapel of the Virgen de Guadalupe, Sucre
Metropolitan Cathedral, Sucre
The Cathedral Museum, Sucre
The Colonial & Anthropological Museum, Sucre
The Tanga Tanga Children's Museum, Sucre



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