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Sucre, Bolivia

Sucre, officially La Ilustre y Heroica Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m (9,150 ft), making it the second-highest capital city in the world after Quito.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital city in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia.
  • Served by Arampampa Airport.

History

Sucre, officially La Ilustre y Heroica Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m (9,150 ft), making it the second-highest capital city in the world after Quito. This relatively high altitude gives the city a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures year-round. Over the centuries, the city has received various names, including La Plata, Charcas, and Chuquisaca. Today, the region is of predominantly Quechua background, with some Aymara communities and influences.

Airports

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) 32 km to the centre
Cochabamba, C, BO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Astrakhan Airlines, Amaszonas, Southern Winds Airlines) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cobija, Sucre, Tarija… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
  • Astrakhan Airlines OB (737-300, 762) · 5 routes: Cobija, La Paz, Santa Cruz, Sucre, Tarija
  • Amaszonas Z8 (CRJ) · 2 routes: La Paz, Santa Cruz
  • Southern Winds Airlines A4 (SWM) · 1 route: Trinidad

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Arampampa Airport 37 km to the centre
Gral. Ballivian, P, BO
Outdoor
Mizque Airport 70 km to the centre
Mizque, C, BO
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Arampampa Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sucre, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.