Museo de la Recoleta
Museo de la Recoleta
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Gustavo U
Santa Cruz, Bolivia5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I honestly didn't know what to expect but I left more than delighted with this place. Convent of more than 400 years Spanish style with a lot of history. It has numerous works of art, a tree more than 1,500 years old, a beautiful church, a mastodon fossil, and it was even the site of the assassination of a Bolivian president. The bad thing is that they don't allow taking photos. Very memorable to visit.

Written January 23, 2024
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Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,730 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Right in the heart of Recoleta, directly on the plaza, this museum is only BS15 to enter, but you will have to wait for a tour guide, who alas, only speaks Spanish. The tour takes in the surprisingly large grounds, the cloisters, the beautiful choir of the adjacent church and a very interesting museum. Sadly, photography is not allowed in the museum, which is the most photogenic part of the tour. The church can be seen from the choir, but the tour does not actually go inside the church otherwise.
Written August 11, 2017
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Ryan J
Budapest, Hungary1,135 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Guests are taken on a guided tour, but unfortunately, only in Spanish. You are not allowed to roam on your own as many of the doors are locked, so the guide not only leads you from room to room, but unlocks and relocks the doors along the way.
This was a monastery for Franciscan monks and there are still 10 of them, but it was not clear due to language, if they are still residing here or elsewhere.
Regardless, there are numerous rooms to explore as well as the organ loft. Most rooms and hallways are filled with religious art, even impressive for this non-believer; the art techniques were extraordinary.
There are multiple gardens, but they are run down and unkempt looking, though the guide took great pride in pointing them out. At the end, see or try to hug the 1,500 year old cypress. You will need 7 more people to get your arms around it.
Once on the hill, to view the Recoleta and Museo de Arte Indigena, it take little effort to stop by here. It is obvious the museum depends on the tours for support. Photography is not allowed.
This was a monastery for Franciscan monks and there are still 10 of them, but it was not clear due to language, if they are still residing here or elsewhere.
Regardless, there are numerous rooms to explore as well as the organ loft. Most rooms and hallways are filled with religious art, even impressive for this non-believer; the art techniques were extraordinary.
There are multiple gardens, but they are run down and unkempt looking, though the guide took great pride in pointing them out. At the end, see or try to hug the 1,500 year old cypress. You will need 7 more people to get your arms around it.
Once on the hill, to view the Recoleta and Museo de Arte Indigena, it take little effort to stop by here. It is obvious the museum depends on the tours for support. Photography is not allowed.
Written February 22, 2017
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Patricia T
London, UK14 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Beautiful museum, however, you are only allowed 30mn to visit it, which we only found out because we were taking time to look at everything, to the annoyance of our guide.
Also, all explanations in Spanish only, although, we became aware that she could understand and converse in English . She devoted more energy playing with her phone. What a shame for us, coming all the way from England
Also, all explanations in Spanish only, although, we became aware that she could understand and converse in English . She devoted more energy playing with her phone. What a shame for us, coming all the way from England
Written May 28, 2015
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International_Mel
Leon, Nicaragua68 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
This was a painful experience and I would not recommend the museum unless you're very, very interested in religious iconography and ephemera. They do have some nice art as well as vestments and chalices. And it's interesting that franciscan monks still live there. Nice, but the way you're treated by the staff really ruined the experience for me. Finger snapping, nasty looks and rude comments were on tap - I had inadvertently wandered a bit from the group and was hassled for the rest of the tour and treated like a criminal. The tour was mindnumbingly slow - basically you're locked in a room and forced to stay in a small area until everyone is done looking or asking questions. Then you move a few feet and do it all again. Sadly, the information provided is not that interesting or thorough. God forbid you walk too far away from the guide! Personally, I'd save the 15 bolivianos and relax and enjoy the mirador across the street. Lovely views of the city!
Written February 28, 2015
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frank g
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Our tour of the church was in Spanish and felt very rushed. The guide told us a brief description of the rooms then gave us a very short time to look over the objects before rushing us into the next room.
Written August 28, 2012
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Footsac
Comox, Canada353 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
I am not saying dont go see, but only if its a rainy day and you cannot find rust forming to watch. Almost depressing. The 4 atria qnd their flowers qnd trees are worth contemplation. The hundreds of ancient paintings all monotously depict absolute mental anguish and depression of the followers. The church and choir loft are stunning and worth the 15 bob to get in. Our tour had 4 spanish speqkers and over 20 english speakers, a fact the tour guide ignored. She was too busy locking doors after us. Somewhat interesting, but too muchdiversity, from dinosaur fossils to offset printing plates????
Written February 4, 2019
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Jet630258
Cochabamba, Bolivia115 contributions
Jan 2019
Im still confused why this museum is highly recommend. The tour guide was not informative and the place not that great. It’s an old convent, but their are many around Bolivian that are better maintained. The tour consisted of visiting the convents three court yards. I enjoyed the flowers in the courtyards the best. You also walk through the “museum” section which has a seemingly random collection of items. None of the items have descriptions. The church gallery is quite large, perhaps the highlight of the tour. The yard had a large old tree. While my family was not impressed, if you are interested in church history it may be of some interest. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t visit again.
Written January 30, 2019
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Mette S
Copenhagen, Denmark492 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I had a guided tour in Spanish; it was the only way I could see the museum. Despite me not understanding Spanish I thought the museum was interesting and somewhat easy enough to understand what was what. The building is beautiful on the inside, the view is stunning and the courtyard is just a treasure. If you happen to be here when there is a guided tour I’ll recommend it even if you don’t understand Spanish.
Written November 2, 2018
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Usia2014
Calgary, Canada1,946 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The entire area around the plaza Anzues with the museum, beautiful views, lovely architecture on the buildings was very nice, peaceful and cleanly kept. We had a private quick tour and enjoyed it. There are a few craft stalls right next to it.
Written July 12, 2018
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Eu gostaria de saber se dá pra ver o por do sol do mirante e se tem horário de visita. Chegarei em Sucre por volta das 17:00.
Written January 30, 2018
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