Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Courses
Sucre is a popular place to learn Spanish and a number of group and individual programs
are available for all levels.
Instituto Cultural Boliviano Alemán
(ICBA; 645-2091;
www.icba-sucre.edu.bo
;
Avaroa 326)
Offers recommended Spanish
lessons with homestay options and also runs Quechua classes. ICBA has a German-lan-
guage library and listings of rooms for rent. It is affiliated to Kulturcafé Berlin (
Click here
), just down the road.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Fox Language Academy
(
644-0688;
www.foxacademysucre.com
; San Alberto 30)
Fox Language Academy runs
volunteer schemes and learning Spanish or Quechua there subsidizes English classes for
underprivileged local kids. The academy is inside the Instituto Médico building.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Tours
While Sucre traditionally has been visited for its sublime colonial architecture and wealth
of museums, there's an increasing amount on offer in the surrounding area, whether you are
interested in indigenous culture or adrenaline-fueled adventure.
There are numerous agencies in town and nearly all offer trips to Tarabuco (about B$40
per person) for the Sunday market, including Candelaria Tours (
Click here
)
; many hotels
and
hostales
can also arrange this trip. Many also offer day-trips to the Cordillera de los
Frailes, but you will contribute more to the local communities by going for longer.
Some readers have complained about overcharging by Sucre agencies when they booked
in advance. Make a point of comparing prices before you sign on the dotted line.
Condor Trekkers
(
7289-1740;
www.condortrekkers.org
; Loa 457)
Highly recommended, nonprofit tour
agency, with all earnings going towards social development projects. Organizes a series of
multiday hikes and volunteer opportunities in local communities.
HIKING
