Sucre: Recoleta, Santa Clara and San Felipe de Neri Tour

Discover the Recoleta Museum, Santa Clara Museum, and San Felipe de Neri Museum on a guided tour of Sucre. Explore the Franciscan Convent, the high choir, and the crypt.
Discover the history of Sucre on a guided tour of its most important museums. Visit the Recoleta Museum, the Santa Clara Museum, and the San Felipe de Neri Museum and Convent.

Start the tour in the oldest part of Sucre with a visit to the Recoleta Museum. Inside, you'll find the Franciscan Convent, a wonderful place that exudes peace and tranquility. Its three colonial patios, a majestic millennial tree witnessing the city’s colonial and republican history, the intricately carved wooden choir of the church, and a marvelous collection of colonial and republican paintings await exploration.

Descend through the historic streets of the city, heading to the Santa Clara Museum, one of Sucre's most mystical places. The high choir showcases works by painters such as Bernardo Bitti, Gaspar Miguel de Berrio, and Melchor Pérez de Holguín, along with cedar wood sculptures. The museum's treasure is a restored 17th-century organ, played on special occasions.

Explore the crypt where nuns were buried centuries ago, up until 50 years ago. Additionally, visit the church and stroll through the nuns' cloister.

Conclude the tour with a visit to the San Felipe de Neri Museum and Convent, an ostentatious representation of the Catholic Church's influence in flourishing American society. From its terraces, among colonial-style tiled domes, towers, and silver-adorned bell towers, appreciate the stunning panorama of the city.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.