This is the center of the City of Sucre. There are many street vendors, locals and tourists alike. Definitely a must see in the City of Sucre although you would be hard-pressed to avoid it.
I spent most of my time in Sucre wondering here. It is not a big Plaza, but so nice and welcoming, there is people from all parts of the world, going along together with locals. Just sit, relax and observe. You will learn a lot while having fun.
Me and my boyfriend stayed in the square in the afternoon and it was delicious. We could see a bit how people use and enjoy the square and appreciate the beauty of the place. A perfect place to relax.
Very nicely manicured plaza with BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS around it, BUT it is full of cute little children who are “forced” to work selling different things, shining shoes or just begging. It is heart breaking to see the “rich children” with their parents enjoying the day playing around, driving little children cars, or just relaxing and little “street children” looking at them with most likely wish that they could do the same. This plaza is NOT the place to relax or read a book as that would be almost impossible as not ONLY children are approaching you but also adults who are begging or “aggressively” trying to sell things. It is very hard for me deal with people begging and saying how hungry they are… CAN’T GIVE EVERYBODY Also plaza and surrounding area have VERY STRONG SMELL OF URINE.
The main square of sucre is full of street vendors, children playing, and comfortable benches to relax on or read a book. The heart of town surrounded by the spectacular colonial architecture
City Center. All things are around there.. main stores, restaurants, the Cathedral. It's always full of people, beautiful place.
Great place to arrange to meet friends. During the nights there are usually youths having dance battles or bands playing in the square. The greenery is surprisingly well taken care of, if a little inaccessible due to the fences. Lots of benches around for chilling and reading a book during the day time. Plenty of events happen in and around the square and you can count on seeing a parade or two holding up traffic around the square. Was only a little dodgy sometimes when a tourist or two might approach me asking if I knew where to score some coke/drugs. It was mostly a wholesome place for youths and families to hang out, even at night.
The plaza is a relatively quiet square in the heart of Sucre. The local people treat it with care and there are very few signs of vandalism or graffiti here. There are the usual squadrons of pigeons but no food is permitted to be sold for them. Lots of shade and it is really possible to sit quietly and watch the world go by.
The plaza has been the cleanest and nicest presented square we have seen in Bolivia. The University environment and younger population most likely contributes to the atmosphere.
The plaza is very well taken care of. A lot of detail is pit into the plants around the plaza. There are lots of benches. A lot of older indigenous Bolivians walk around begging for money.