Is Sucre safe? Bolivia travel risk
Is Sucre safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Sucre scores 47/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Bolivia Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 18 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 22 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Sucre scores 47/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Bolivia (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Sucre: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (53/100) and health and medical access (57/100).
A score of 47 is higher than the scores of 62% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Bolivia travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Positioned at 19.0475° S, 65.2600° W in Chuquisaca, Sucre features an altitude of 2798 m. The settlement is located 416.0 km NW from La Paz.
Chuquisaca
19.0475° S, 65.2600° W
2798 m
America/La_Paz
300,000
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in Bolivia
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Sucre happened in January, February and December (3 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Bolivia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Bolivia entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Questions travellers ask about Sucre
Is Sucre safe?
Sucre currently scores 47/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Bolivia (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Sucre · Methodology
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