Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre Church

Address: Plaza 25 de Mayo, Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia

Hours: Cathedral open daily 8:00am-6:00pm; tower hours may vary

Admission: Free entry to cathedral interior (donations suggested); tower access may have a small fee (~20-30 BOB)

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre is the principal Roman Catholic cathedral in Sucre, Bolivia, serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Sucre. It occupies a prominent position in the citys historic center.

The building faces the central Plaza 25 de Mayo and is a major religious landmark in Sucre’s colonial core. Visitors typically approach from the plaza and the adjacent streets of the UNESCO-listed historic center.

The cathedral replaces earlier colonial-era churches and has been the center of Catholic worship and diocesan administration in Sucre since the colonial period. It has undergone repairs and modifications over time as the city evolved.

Located in central Sucre in the Chuquisaca Department, the cathedral sits on the citys main square within the historic district of the Bolivian constitutional capital.

• Plaza location: Located on Sucre’s principal central square, making it the focal point for civic and religious processions.

What to See#

• Main cathedral: Sits on the Plaza 25 de Mayo in Sucre’s historic center and functions as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sucre.

The cathedral stands on Plaza 25 de Mayo in central Sucre. It is within easy walking distance of the city center; most visitors arrive on foot from nearby hotels and plazas.

• Climb the cathedral tower for one of Sucre's best panoramic views - bring cash for the modest tower fee.
• Visit early morning to hear the cathedral bells and see light fall across white-plastered façades.
• Check mass times if wishing to attend a service; some parts can be closed during liturgy.