Sucre, Cauca: How to Get There, Tourism & Places to Visit
The town of Sucre, in the department of Cauca, is surrounded by mountains with streams and waterfalls.
The average temperature in Sucre is 28 °C / 82 °F. The town of Sucre was founded in 1918.
Visiting the town of Sucre in Cauca means getting to know inland Colombia: a typical town with friendly, welcoming people, and the scenery of its green mountains makes it a good choice for a weekend.
How to get to Sucre
The town of Sucre is 102 kilometers from the city of Popayán. The road linking it with the departmental capital is in good condition, and the trip takes about two hours.
The bus company Transtambo runs three daily services between Sucre and Popayán, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Tourism in Sucre
The town of Sucre has everything a visitor needs. In the town there are hotels, restaurants, inns and shops, as well as a modern hospital, recreation centers, a library and a police station.
The town organizes walks on ecological trails that reveal the municipality's natural beauty.
Top sights in Sucre
Charco del Burro: this idyllic spot lies on the La Buenavista stream, a 10-minute walk from the main road between the towns of Guachicono and Sucre, or 20 minutes from Sucre. It is called "Charco del Burro" (Donkey Pool) for the marks on the rock around the pool that resemble a donkey's hoofprint.
Higuerón Natural Pool: on the La Buenavista stream, 40 meters from the main road between Guachicono and Sucre, or 20 minutes from town.
La Pedregosa Waterfall: this waterfall of more than 45 meters is in the El Retiro district, 300 meters from the main road.
Crafts
In some rural districts and in the town center, artisans work with "cabuya" (agave fiber) to make bags, baskets, hats and other crafts. The making of brooms and fishing nets (atarrayas) is also notable.
Fairs and festivals in Sucre
- Holy Week
- Cultural Week (August)
- Agricultural Fair (August)
- December festivities
- Carnival
Hotels in Sucre
- Hotel Camino Real. Tel: 3206337977
- Posada Central. Tel: 3112765530
- Camping. Tel: 3136646206 / 3105061565
Map of Sucre, Cauca
Frequently asked questions about Sucre, Cauca
It is a town in Cauca, surrounded by mountains, streams and waterfalls, about 102 km from Popayán. It has a warm climate (average 28 °C / 82 °F).
From Popayán, on a road in good condition (about 2 h). The company Transtambo runs several daily services between Popayán and Sucre.
Go hiking on ecological trails, swim in streams such as the Charco del Burro, and enjoy the calm of a typical inland Cauca town.
A natural swimming spot on the La Buenavista stream, a few minutes' walk from town, one of Sucre's most visited attractions.
In the town there are hotels, inns and restaurants, enough for a weekend getaway.
Warm climate all year; choose dry days to enjoy the streams and trails.