Things we love about Sucre

1. El Mercado Central: or more to the point, the fruit salad section. I’ve been dreaming of this market since 2003 and it was awesome to come back and find the same dozen or so ladies, serving huge bowls of fruit, yoghurt and cereal for around $1.20 a throw. I am hoping to counteract what has mainly been a starch diet with a daily visit to the fruit ladies.

 

2. Vertically challenged: granted, Sucre is more than 2500m above sea level, but compared to Potosi and Uyuni it’s fucking tropical. Love, love, love daytime temperatures in the 20’s and waking up to a bedside glass of water that hasn’t frozen over.

3. Mirador de la Recoleta: another place I remembered fondly from last time. Some genius has created a garden paradise with amazing views overlooking the city- and sealed the deal with amazing juices and the best (actually, the only) iced coffees in Bolivia.

Did I mention deck chairs????

4. Condor Trekkers: a great non-profit organisation started by an aussie guy and offering treks throughout the stunning ranges to the north of the city. Fantastic value for money and all proceeds going towards the local communities you visit en route. Great concept, brilliantly executed.

5. Las Delicias: not unique to Sucre, but this version has to be one of the best.  The Torta de Hoja (kind of like a millefeuille) is the most ridiculously indulgent and delicious dessert ever invented- a layer cake of crispy pastry, dulce de leche & nuts.