La Gran Chiquitania—“The Great Chiquitania”—may well be South America's last undiscovered paradise, a vast land of quiet, pristine natural beauty, blessed with a unique culture and fascinating history. Slumbering in the remote eastern plains of Bolivia’s Santa Cruz province, it is a...
Potosí’s star attraction is the Cerro Rico Mountain, which is the town’s lifeblood and has been mined for more than 500 years. There are about 5,000 mine entrances and tunnels. Each of the mines is run cooperatively, which means that some of the money from tours goes directly to the...
The building of this Sucre landmark began in 1551 but was not finally completed until 1712. It was built in a Renaissance style with Baroque and Neoclassical additions made over the years. There’s an impressive Greco-Roman alter at its head and a high-domed ceiling piped with gold leaf. The clock...
This working monastery was founded in the 17th century and took 18 years to build. The temple houses two large rooms containing 17th- and 18th-century artwork and religious pieces, which you will be shown as part of the museum tour. In the lower hall, a set of small painted double doors lead to the...
Sucre has scores of churches and religious buildings dating back to colonial times. Many of these still maintain their original features and have unique histories. Most of the churches are in regular use and give daily mass – the doors are usually closed outside these times.
San Lázaro...