Sucre local markets district

Sucre & Potosí, Bolivia

Home to local markets offering street food meals ranging from $1.50 to $3.50.

Places in Sucre local markets district

Sucre local markets food stalls Street food and local markets offering meals ranging from $1.50 to $3.50.

Best time to visit: May to October (dry season) offers the most comfortable weather for exploring both colonial cities on foot.
Getting around: Most hotels and the best hostels are situated in the historic district extending outward from Plaza 25 de Mayo, with the city's walkability making it easy to explore the colonial architecture on foot.
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (Bs)
Language: Spanish; Quechua and Aymara are widely spoken.
Timezone: BOT (UTC-4)
Current trends: Sucre and Potosí's hospitality scene continues to draw long-stay backpackers, with Sucre's cheap Spanish schools and long-term hostel deals earning it a reputation as Bolivia's 'exhale' city, while Villa Oropeza's peaceful vibe and KulturBerlin Party Hostel's livelier scene reflect the range of paces available within the same walkable colonial district.

Plaza 25 de Mayo historic district — Home to most hotels and some of the best hostels, extending outward from the central plaza.
Potosí silver-mining district — Bolivia's historic silver-mining city, home to the world's highest historic mint and colonial mining heritage.