Bolivia

Enjoy markets, food and nightlife in picturesque La Paz, the world’s highest capital

Snowcapped peaks, undulating altiplano, jungle lowlands: don your hiking boots and experience Bolivia’s raw beauty

Explore the ruins of Tiwanaku, capital of the ancient empire

Unwind in the charming lakeside town of Copacabana

Admire the handsome architecture and romantic charm of Sucre, Bolivia’s most beautiful city

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat

Head out into Lake Titicaca to visit the sacred Isla del Sol

See local culture in colour at one of the many annual festivals

Shop for colourful Bolivian textiles and handicrafts

Bolivia’s climate varies widely with altitude. On the high Altiplano, including La Paz and Uyuni, days are cool and sunny with average daytime temperatures around 10–15°C, while nights often fall close to or below 0°C, especially from May to August. The temperate valleys around Sucre and Cochabamba enjoy milder conditions, with typical daytime temperatures of 18–24°C and cooler evenings. In the eastern lowlands, such as Santa Cruz, the climate is tropical and humid, with warm temperatures ranging from 25–32°C and the heaviest rainfall occurring from December to March. Travellers should be prepared for strong UV at altitude, large day–night temperature shifts and sudden weather changes across regions.

Bolivia is -4 hours behind UTC/GMT

Spanish (official) 60.7%; Quechua (official) 21.2%; Aymara (official) 14.6%; foreign languages 2.4%; Guarani (official) 0.6%; other indigenous languages 0.4%.

Bolivia is a country of great linguistic diversity. Spanish is an official language, along with 36 different indigenous languages as per the 2009 constitution. The country’s two most commonly used indigenous languages are Quechua and Aymara.

Some English (and other European languages) is spoken in cities and tourist areas, but attempts to speak basic Spanish will be well received.

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Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Bolivia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are A and C.

Electricity in Bolivia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are A and C.

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Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.