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La Recoleta

Sucre, Bolivia
Ranked #6 of 40 attractions in Sucre
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Co Durham
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Come here on a bright and sunny day to enjoy the views over the city from the viewpoint. There is a museum, small market and a fantastic cafe to enjoy probably the best hot chocolate in the world. If you are feeling lazy or the altitude, take a cab up and walk back. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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It's a quiet place where you can go and relax, a nice colonial square that you must visit in Sucre. It has a great view of the city center. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

In this museum there are many things such as the choir, the ancient trees, sculptures, paintings from the colonial era and the convent is a place full of history and culture have to visit do not miss it More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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The hike up was worth it. The view and little plaza were amazing. Skip the tourist bus and come on your own, you're more likely to have it to yourself, unless you're there when school gets out. Also skip the stalls selling 'artisanas', they're overpriced and cheaper quality than you can find downtown or in La Paz. But I would... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

La Recoleta is a monastery and catholic school perched on top of the hill in Sucre. Founded in 1601, here exists the fountain that used to be the center of Sucre upon its founding, but was later moved here. The main reason to visit here nowadays is for a great view of the entire city of Sucre. There is also... More

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Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2010

It is a stiff climb to La Recoleta. The large square was the site of the market of the original settlement of Sucre. The town later developed on the fat land lower down. There is a large paved courtyard in front of the church and a school in building on one side. Across the end is a white painted colonnade... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Cochabamba, Bolivia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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