The 7 Best Sucre Tours & Maragua Day Trips

1.Walking tour in Sucre: History, Culture & Amazing Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $13Our pick

Walk through Sucre with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Guereo Mansion, Gato Negro, Recoleta viewpoint, Indigenous Art Museum, the main square, and the old university. Guides such as Carla, Henry, Claire, Manu, and Bryan have led this route. Expect history, local culture, optional tunnels, and a short public-transport ride.

“Carla was our guide for the tour in Sucre. Carla was very knowledgeable and informative about the city’s history, culture and political landscape. We had a great time with Carla taking us through the various highlights of the city. Carla was also very flexible with the time and date of the tour as my partner was unwell on the original scheduled date. Thanks Carla for the great experience.”

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2.1-Day Trek in the Crater of Maragua and Inca Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

From Sucre, you’ll follow a 12th-century Inca trail from Chataquilla, visit Chaunaca and Maragua Crater, see dinosaur footprints, and eat a vegetarian lunch. Guides such as Pablo, Walter, and Lizandro have led this route in English and Spanish. Expect about five hours of walking at 2,800 to 3,000 meters, plus bumpy jeep roads.

“We had an excellent day. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and his English was also very good. We had a delicious Bolivian picnic for lunch and would highly recommend the tour.”

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3.Free Walking tour (History, culture and traditions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · from $0

Spend 2.5 hours walking through Sucre with an English-speaking guide such as Manuel or Silvana. See the old mayor’s office, castle gardens, the Street of Cats, indigenous art, university courtyards, colonial squares, and mountain views. A short local bus ride costs 2 bolivianos and adds a useful local touch.

“Very interesting, learned a lot about the city and a history. Manuel is an excellent guide.”

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4.Sunrise, the Crater de Maragua and old Cave Paintings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $105Top rated

Start before dawn with breakfast at Chataquilla, then hike through the Cordillera de los Frailes to Pumamachay and Incamachay cave paintings. Karina or Manuel may guide you, with a private vehicle and driver such as Don Gabino. A vegetarian lunch, Jalqa communities, Maragua Crater, and Devil’s Throat complete this 10-hour day.

“I loved my sunrise hike with Karina! She was fantastic, super knowledgeable and spoke good English. They picked me up from my house (outside of Sucre too!) drove for about half hour or so, they had breakfast for me, then we hiked for about 4.5 hrs (bring your camera!) Our driver met us at the end, we drove for another 45ish mins and had a delicious lunch they had brought. We met a textile weaver, got to take a bracelet home with me, and saw a waterfall. An incredible experience well worth the money. A bit of advice - if you get car sick, bring Gravol with you. The roads…”

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5.2 days trek in Inca Trails and the Crater de Maragua

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 2 days · from $124

Walk from Chataquila along Inca stone paths to Maragua Crater, then continue to dinosaur footprints, Jalqa weaving communities, and Majada. The two-day trip covers about 28 kilometres, with shared lodging, meals, public transport out, and private transport back. Guides such as Gary, Li, Lizandro, and Johnny have led recent departures.

“Fantastische wandeling door extreem mooie natuur met ontzettend veel kleuren en uitgestrektheid. De tocht is heel divers (qua ondergrond, qua uitzichten en qua dingen die je ziet). De weg terug in de auto is spectaculair en alleen dat is de trip al waard. Onze gids Li vertelde veel mooie verhalen en geeft veel uitleg over bijv de dinosaurus-footprints. Hij liep alleen wel heel snel zodat er soms weinig tijd was om foto’s te maken. Het eten en de accommodatie onderweg zijn heel eenvoudig.”

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6.A Day Spent Exploring the Historic Area of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $40

Spend seven hours tracing Sucre’s colonial and independence story with an English or Spanish speaking guide. Begin at the old cemetery with a traditional breakfast, then visit the historic university, Casa de la Libertad, ASUR textile museum, Guereo Mansion, and San Felipe Neri. Groups are limited to 10, with public buses included.

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7.Uyuni tour express from Sucre by bus (round trip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $179

Travel from Sucre to Uyuni by premium sleeper bus, then join a small group of up to 15 people for the train cemetery, Colchani, salt monuments, Incahuasi Island, lunch, and sunset on the salt flat. English and Spanish guides lead the day. Arielo and driver Michael have earned special praise for their guiding and care.

“Una experiencia inolvidable y extremadamente bien organizada! Cada momento y sitio nos quedaron llenos de estupor! Gracias al conductor Michael y el best guía ever Arielo! Un placer!”

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