Timeline
18:20
Centro Ecológico San Antonio de Aritumayu (Resort)
Drive the 18 km from Sucre to the Centro Ecológico San Antonio de Aritumayu. Arrive early to secure a spot with a view of the river and waterfalls before the crowds of day-trippers settle in.
18:35
Centro Ecológico San Antonio de Aritumayu (Resort)
Grab a cold drink or a light snack at the resort. Since there is no electricity or cellphone coverage, use this quiet time to disconnect and watch the light begin to soften over the water.
19:05
Centro Ecológico San Antonio de Aritumayu (Resort)
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light hits the river and waterfalls first, creating a brilliant contrast against the greenery before the sky fades.
19:50
Centro Ecológico San Antonio de Aritumayu (Resort)
Stay for the twilight. The temperature drops quickly in the highlands, so wrap up in a jacket while enjoying the silence of the ecological center before heading back to Sucre.
Local tip
The resort offers basic but clean accommodation if you wish to extend your stay. Remember that there is no electricity or cellphone coverage, so plan accordingly.
Check before you go
- The drive takes about 1.5 hours each way. Ensure you have fuel and a reliable vehicle.
- No electricity or cellphone coverage is available at the resort. Bring cash and any necessary supplies.
- Check the sunset time for your specific travel date, as it shifts throughout the year (e.g., 19:05 in January, 18:00 in July).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sucre (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).