Convento de San Felipe Neri

The Convent of San Felipe Neri in Sucre is a striking example of neoclassical architecture in Bolivia's 'White City.' Built between 1795 and 1799 using local limestone and brick, it originally served as a seminary and monastery. It is most famous for its sprawling, whitewashed rooftop terraces and bell towers, which offer arguably the best panoramic views of Sucre's red-tiled roofs and colonial skyline. The building's design features clean lines, elegant arches, and a serene inner courtyard decorated with orange trees. Beneath the convent lie crypts where prominent religious and historical figures from the independence era are buried. Today, while part of the building functions as a school, the historic sections and rooftops are open to the public. As part of Sucre's UNESCO World Heritage site, San Felipe Neri stands as a symbol of the aristocratic and religious prestige the city held during the colonial period.

History & landmarks

Catedral Metropolitana de Sucre

The principal cathedral of Sucre, known for its clock tower and impressive religious museum.

Iglesia de la Recoleta

A picturesque Franciscan monastery on a hill that offers the best panoramic view of the white city of Sucre.

More places

Convent of San Felipe Neri

A beautiful convent building in Sucre, known for its tiled roof that offers excellent views of the 'White City'.

Casa de la Libertad

Bolivia's most significant historical building in Sucre, where the Bolivian Declaration of Independence was signed on August 6, 1825.

Sucre Cretaceous Park

Fascinating dinosaur theme park in Sucre featuring thousands of authentic prehistoric footprints.

Castle of La Glorieta

An eccentric, fairytale castle near Sucre, built in the late 19th century, featuring an eclectic mix of various architectural styles.

Serranía de Iñao

The Serranía de Iñao is a national park and mountainous region in Chuquisaca, characterized by pristine forests and steep slopes.

Convent of Santa Teresa (Potosí)

A historic Carmelite convent in Potosí dating from 1685, which now serves as a museum showcasing the strict life of the nuns.

Incallajta

Massive Inca fortress and administrative center built to protect the empire's eastern borders.

Torotoro National Park

Spectacular national park famous for its deep canyons, limestone caves, and dinosaur fossils.