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Sucre: Bolivia´s Constitutional Capital

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June 8th 2009
Sucre was exactly what we needed after our Salt Flats excursion. We decided to splurge and stay at a ***** hotel. (That´s right, a 5 star hotel) For 4 nights and some room service, it cost each of us under $100 CND total. The hotel was called Hostal de su Merced. (http://www.desumerced.com/) Their rooftop terrace was breathtaking. A great place to refuel. In Sucre we did lots of w ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Chuquisaca Department » Sucre

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more