Timeline
04:26
Check the route from Sucre to Maragua crater. Depart early to ensure you arrive before dawn.
05:26
Walk the trail to the crater rim. The rock formations are best seen in the soft, early morning light before the sun fully rises.
05:56
Watch the sunrise over the unusual eroded landscape. The sun sets toward the WSW, but the early morning light illuminates the fossil-rich stones and the village below.
06:41
Head back down to Sucre. Once you are back in town, find a local bakery or cafe that is open for breakfast to refuel after the early start.
Local tip
Bring small gifts like pens or notebooks for the children you may meet on the way. Buy them in Sucre before you go.
Check before you go
- The crater is formed by erosion, not volcanic activity, contrary to some local stories.
- Check opening hours for breakfast spots in Sucre upon your return.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sucre (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).