The Magic of Colonial Christmas In Sucre, the celebration of the Nativity is experienced with a unique emotional depth felt in every street. Christmas is a festival of profound faith and cultural expression, where the city's architectural splendor serves as the backdrop.

  • Lighting and Tours: The streets and squares are dressed in festive lights, creating a warm and magical atmosphere.

  • Living and Handcrafted Nativity Scenes: It is common to find displays of handcrafted nativity scenes (nacimientos) that are true works of art, reflecting Bolivian skill and spirit. Many families maintain the beautiful tradition of setting up the nativity scene at home.

The Vigor of the New Year and Luck Traditions The transition to a new year is energetic and full of hope and centuries-old rituals that seek to ensure prosperity for the new cycle.

  • Midnight Rituals: People gather in squares or in the privacy of their homes to perform popular luck traditions: eating 12 grapes while making a wish for each month, wearing yellow underwear to attract money or red for love, and placing money in their shoes.

  • Celebration and Joy: The night is illuminated with fireworks reflecting off colonial rooftops, marking the joy of families who bid farewell to the year with optimism and celebration, in an environment where history and the present go hand in hand.

By staying at Hotel De Su Merced, you will be at the heart of these traditions, ready to experience the warmth, culture, and fervor with which Sucre celebrates the passing of centuries.