DAY 1.

SUCRE - City Tour

Flight to Sucre. Arrival transfer. Optional visit of the Cretacic Park and the Dinousaur tracks in Cal Orcko (2 hours). P. M

This tour includes the visit of: House of Liberty where the Act of Independence of Bolivia was signed in 1825; museum of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre built in the XVII century, where the Virgin of Guadalupe, the richest virgin in Bolivia with jewels and gold is; Bolivar Park. Then InDAYn Textile museum of ASUR, promoting the rich textiles of the Jalq'a and Tarabuco cultures and finally the church and museum of La Recoleta, with a great view the entire city. (L)

DAY 2.

SUCRE / POTOSI - City Tour

Early departure in bus to Potosi. The road follows different valleys until the Pilcomayo River and its old constructed bridge of Puente Arce. Then you start going up more then 1,500 m in two hours, this sloped road is called "Cuesta del Retiro" and is famous for its steeples. The trip continues through the highlands until the mining city of Potosi.

P. M.

Visit the Mint House (Casa de la Moneda), traditional colonial streets and the artisan market, also San Francisco and San Lorenzo churches. San Lorenzo has one of the best examples of stone carvings of the baroque-InDAYn style, and finally Santa Teresa church and its colonial museum. (B)

DAY 3.MINE IN CERRO RICO/ SUCRE

This excursion allows visitors to experience an unforgettable trip to a mine that was and still is the main legacy of the production of silver done in colonial times in the famous Silver mountain of Potosi. You'll see the living and working conditions of the Bolivian miners (protective clothing and helmets are provided).

P. M. Trip back in bus to Sucre. (B)

DAY 4.

SUCRE / LA PAZ

Flight back to La Paz with transfer out. (B)

Optional (Only Sundays)

TARABUCO

Trip to Tarabuco, one of the best preserved cultures of Bolivia, this colourful village has without a doubt the most traditional InDAYn market and carnival of South America. They have a big fair every Sunday that has become the main economic and social activity of the area. The clothing of the Tarabuqueño men and women (Quechua speaking) didn’t change since Inca times. Their weavings are among the best in technique, quality and colour. (L)

Transfer to/from airport, where you have an excellent view of the city.

SSU 2. CITY TOUR (Half day)

This tour includes the visit of: Casa de la Libertad, where the Act of Independence of Bolivia was signed in 1825; Bolivar Park, to see examples of the aristocratic tradition of Sucre, with small replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc of Triumph of Paris; the church and museum of La Recoleta, and the museum of Indian Textiles ASUR.

TARABUCO (Full day – only Sundays)

Tarabuco is 78 km/48 miles - 1 hour from Sucre. This colorful village has without a doubt the best traditional Indian Market of South America. They have a big fair every Sunday that had become the primary economic and social activity of the local people. The clothing of the Tarabuqueño men and women (quechua speaking) has not changed since Inca times. Their weavings are among the best in technique, quality and color. Lunch included.

SSU 4. TARABUCO AND CANDELARIA (Full day)

Tarabuco is 78 km/48 miles - 1 hour from Sucre, is located in the highlands and surrounded by rich valleys. The Sunday market is one of the main attractions and you’ll enjoy the beauty of their customs and clothing in a special fair with a great variety of products and good prices. You will also visit the colonial farm of Candelaria and see how they do their traditional weavings and enjoy the typical dances of their people. Lunch included.

POTOSI FULL DAY (From Sucre RT)

Early departure from Sucre to Potosi, the road follows different valleys until reaching the Pilcomayo River and see Puente Arce, an old steel pending bridge. Then start going up more then 1,500 m/4,920 ft in one hour, this sloped road is called "Cuesta del Retiro" and is famous for its steeples. The trip continues through the highlands until you arrive to the famous mining city of Potosi (2 ½ hours).

You’ll visit its biggest attractions, a mine in "Cerro Rico" and "La Casa de la Moneda" or Mint House, as well as a stroll through town. Lunch included, late afternoon trip back to Sucre.

SSU 6. SUCRE / POTOSI (SIB)

This trip starts in Sucre and last 3 to 4 hours, passing the Pilcomayo River at Puente Mendez, where you can see the old steel pending bridge that was used on this road before. Then you go up around 1,500m/4,920 ft to reach the highlands that end in the famous mining city of Potosi.

SSU 7. SUCRE / POTOSI (Private car)

This trip starts in Sucre in private car and last 2 and ½ hours, passing the Pilcomayo River at Puente Mendez, where you can see an old steel pending bridge that was used on this road. From there you go up more then 1,500m/4,920 ft to reach the highlands that end in the mining city of Potosi.