Travel Tips
Bolivia
The otherworldly Uyuni salt flats, Lake Titicaca and high-altitude cities make Bolivia a raw, unforgettable adventure.
- Capital
- Sucre (La Paz is the seat of government)
- Currency
- Boliviano (BOB)
- Language
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Best overall
- May to October
- Emergency
- Police 110, ambulance 118, fire 119
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types A and C
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Rules vary a lot by passport, and some nationalities need a visa. Check the current rule for your passport with official sources. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
May to October is the dry season. Around January to March, a thin layer of water can turn Uyuni into a giant mirror, though some routes may close.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Salar de Uyuni
The largest salt flat in the world.
La Paz
A high-altitude city with cable-car transit.
Lake Titicaca
A sacred, deep-blue lake, with Copacabana on its shore.
Sucre
A white-walled colonial city.
Madidi National Park
A rich Amazon rainforest reached from Rurrenabaque.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 La Paz
- Days 4 to 5 Lake Titicaca
- Days 6 to 7 Sucre, by air
- Days 8 to 10 Salar de Uyuni tour
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Fly long stretches where possible, because mountain roads can be slow.
- Book Uyuni tours with reputable operators, and check vehicle safety.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Carry bolivianos, as cards are limited outside major cities. ATMs can be scarce in remote places.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Saltenas: juicy baked empanadas.
- Pique macho: a big plate of beef and fries.
- Quinoa soup.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Altitude is serious. Rest on arrival, and ask a doctor about altitude medicine.
- Roads and protests can disrupt plans, so build in spare days.
Planning a trip to Bolivia?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.