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SUCRE (currently 170,000
inhabitants) was originally founded as the city of La Plata in 1538. Its
foundation was a result of mining activities overseen by Gonzalo Pizarro,
of Peru fame. During the 17th century, La Plata was the legal, religious,
and cultural center of the area. It was here that the first cry of Independence
in the Americas was heard in 1809. In 1825 independence was declared and
the Republic of Bolivia ewas created named after the liberator Simón
Bolivar. The name of the city was changed from La Plata to Sucre in honor
of Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre, who fought along with Bolivar.
UNESCO declared the Historic City of Sucre a "World Heritage Site" in recognition
for its rich history and its wealth of colonial architecture.
The city of Sucre is located
an an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level. The weather is mild and pleasant
averaging 68F.
Things to see.
Casa de la Libertad:
House located on the main plaza, where the declaration of
independence of Bolivia
was signed on august 6th, 1825. Portraits of presidents, military
decorations, and documents
are displayed. Museo de la Recoleta: Established by the Franciscan Order
in the early 16th century, this placed served as a convent, barracks, prison,
and museum. Museo del Arte Moderno: Displays works of modern Bolivian
painting and sculptures. Museo Antropológico: Displays skulls, pottery,
mummies, and textiles from the eastern tribes of Bolivia. Dinosaur
Marks : Located 10 Km, north of the city of Sucre there are dinosaur footprints
and prehistoric plant and animal fossils. We bet you did not know South
America had Dinosaurs! |
