Cal Orck'o Cal Orcko
Sucre, Bolivia
Cal Orck'o is a paleontological site and a national monument of Bolivia. It is also listed as a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in Bolivia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from May to August, when rainfall is minimal at about 2 to 6 mm per month. During this period, daytime highs reach about 18 °C or 19 °C, though nighttime lows can drop to between 3 °C and 6 °C. From January to March, the site experiences more rain, with about 13 to 16 rainy days each month and monthly rainfall between 105 mm and 161 mm.
To reach the site, you can fly into Alcantarí International Airport, which is 29 km from Sucre. The site itself is located 6 km from the city of Sucre. No information is provided regarding opening hours, entrance prices, or wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is January, with about 161 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 161 | 128 | 105 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 46 | 60 | 113 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
