Farmacia Sucre

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A little girl walked into Farmacia Sucre one morning, her eyes wide with wonder as she pointed excitedly at something on the counter. The pharmacist looked up from his work and smiled, but his smile quickly turned puzzled when he saw what had captured her attention. The little girl was pointing at a small packet of sugar cubes, each one meticulously wrapped in colorful paper. 'Mister,' she said, ‘can I please have that special candy?’ The pharmacist laughed and reached for a box behind him, handing it over with a wink. Later that day, an old delivery driver asked curiously why there were colorful sugar packets scattered around the shop. With a sly grin, the pharmacist replied, “Just our secret way of making sure everyone has a sweet surprise!”

2. A sign above the counter at Farmacia Sucre reads: ‘Today’s special: your patience.’ Customers chuckle as they wait their turn, wondering if it’s really on sale. Finally, a young delivery driver approaches the counter with a heavy box. The pharmacist takes his time mixing something behind the counter while chatting amiably with everyone in line. When he finally hands over the package, the driver asks, 'Is that all?' With a smile, the pharmacist replies, 'Your patience, sir.' Everyone bursts into laughter, realizing it's always been there—just waiting for them.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Farmacia Sucre late afternoon, frowning at the long queue outside. As he approached the door, an old man in a tweed suit stepped out and whispered something into his ear. The delivery driver looked puzzled but shrugged it off. Inside, he found the pharmacist mixing some unusual ingredients with a smile on his face. ‘Just helping a regular,’ he said, handing over the package. The driver left, shaking his head, while a neighbor passing by chuckled, 'That’s why they call it Farmacia Sucre—sugar-coated stories!'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Farmacia Sucre and noticed an eerie glow coming from behind the closed door. Curious, he peered inside through the window and saw an old man counting sugar cubes with great concentration. Turns out, it was just a neighbor who’d forgotten his key and was making himself at home—literally. The delivery driver laughed it off as another late-night Farmacia Sucre adventure.