Sucre´s steep streets

Soggy Sucre

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December 20th 2007
Our first few days in Sucre were similar to Potosi - it rained, rained, then rained a little bit more! Still, it is almost 2000m lower and so it is also a bit warmer. That makes a BIG difference!! A major problem with the rain is the effect on our future plans. We had hoped to spend a few days here before flying on to Santa Cruz. The rain was so bad for two days that the flights were cancelled, ... 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