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 latitude lays wholly within the tropics, yet the country experiences a full range of temperatures from equatorial/tropical to arctic due to its varying altitudes. Altitude and topography have a greater influence on climate here than seasons, but Bolivia does have two distinct seasons: the summer/rainy season (November–March) and the winter/dry season (May–October).

The summer months bring warmer temperatures but heavy rains, and cold winds sweep the Altiplano year-round. Although the weather in Bolivia can be unpredictable, generally speaking, temperatures are lower than people anticipate. December–February brings the heaviest rains, especially in the valleys of the Yungas. The typically wet summer months are much more apparent in the Amazon lowland regions, where flooding occurs during the heaviest rainfall months.

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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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.