Sucre
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The city of Sucre, located on the edge of the Anden region near Potosi was founded in 1538 as a city of La Plata and soon became capital of the audiencia of Charcas. In 1992 UNESCO declared the city a Humanities Cultural Patrimony. The long isolation of the city has helped it to preserve its courtly charm: naerly all buildings in the centre are painted in their original colonial white. In the vicinity of Sucre you will find Jatun Yampara, a handicraft center redeeming ancient weaving techniques, and Tarabuco village, where every Sunday there is a colorful native market. It is a white-washed, pristine city with many grand buildings, dinosaur footprints, a free theatre and an excellent choice of fruit due to its proximity to the lowlands.
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To extend your visa go the migration office at F. Argodoña 4. There are several place to swap your books, try Joyride Cafe or Backpackers Sucre.
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Sucre is famous for it's tapestries, which are sold at Tarabucco market and shops all around the town. Different tribes or family groups from the villages that surround Sucre all have their own unique style, which is shown in their work by using different colours or symbols. Some tapestries can take up to a year for one person to make, depending on size and complexity. Travellers can help support this tradition by purchasing the tapestries from Tarabucco market, or - at a cheaper price - from the many shops in the town. The best tapestries are sold in Fair Trade stores and at the ethnographic museum
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Sucre is a popular place to learn Spanish and to volunteer, due to it's temperate climate compared to the rest of Bolivia. There are many Spanish schools and volunteer projects including the Fox Language Academy, which is a useful place to learn Spanish, or volunteer as an English teacher. Fifty percent of the study fee at Fox goes towards paying for Bolivians to learn English. Fox are well connected and can also put people in touch with other language schools and other volunteer projects, such as orphanages and hospitals. The world's largest uncovered site of dinosaur footprints exists just outside the town. The 'Dino Truck' - a tourist bus that has exclusive access to the site - leaves from the main square twice a day. Look out for leaflets in tourist bars and hostels to find times.
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