La Recoleta Viewpoint & Monastery
Mirador y Monasterio de La Recoleta
An arcaded viewpoint and Franciscan monastery on the hillside southeast of the city, with a panoramic view of the White City at sunset.
From the main square, it is about a 15-minute walk up the cobblestone slope to Plaza La Recoleta. Under the white arcades the view is wide open, with the whole city spread below. The café beside the square is a good place to watch the sunset. The Franciscan monastery on the square was built in 1601. Its courtyard has ancient cedar trees and an intricately carved wooden choir. It houses a museum of religious art, which requires a guided visit, and admission is about 20 bolivianos. Nearby is the ASUR Museum of Indigenous Art.
Opening hours
Viewpoint open all day; monastery approx. 09:00–11:30 and 14:30–16:30, closed Sun
Nearby sights
- ASUR Museum of Indigenous Art
- Church of San Lázaro
- Santa Clara Convent Museum
- Museo Universitario Charcas
- Church of La Merced
- San Felipe Neri Convent
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre
- Casa de la Libertad