Bolivia: qué saber antes del viaje

Entrada y visados

Bolivia classifies tourist entry by nationality: Group I is visa-exempt, Group II requires a visa and Group III requires prior immigration consultation. US and UAE citizens were added to Group I in December 2025. Verify your passport group with a Bolivian consulate; a visa application is not an automatic arrival permission.

Validez del pasaporte: At least 6 months on arrival; UK guidance also requires 2 blank pages.

En la frontera pueden pedir

• Carry accommodation and onward/return arrangements; check your entry registration.
• For land entry, check stamp/registration procedures at the actual crossing, especially the Argentina border.

Aduana

• Declare restricted or dutiable goods using the required customs process; FCDO notes the Form 250 link works only inside Bolivia.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo ↗, cancilleria.gob.bo ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Dinero

Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.

Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard, Amex

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

Dónde cambiar dinero

• Use banks, hotels or authorised exchange houses; compare final rates.

Dónde no cambiar

• Street money changers

Cajeros: ATMs are available in cities. Confirm card access and fees with your bank; do not depend on a single machine.

• Use small banknotes outside cities.
• Visa, Mastercard and Amex are accepted by higher-end hotels, shops and restaurants; acceptance is limited elsewhere.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, bolivianembassy.ca ↗

Cultura y ropa

Religión: Respect Indigenous spiritual traditions and local community customs; do not assume a single national practice.

Ropa: Choose layers suited to altitude and region; the tourism authority recommends versatile clothing for towns and excursions.

Etiqueta

• Respect the ways of life of Indigenous communities and protect the environment.
• Ask your accommodation about safe areas and use registered tourism providers.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗

Clima

Climate varies strongly with altitude. Rainy season runs November–March, when landslides and flooding can block roads. July–October can bring wildfires and smoke.

Mejor temporada: April–October is the tourism authority’s general dry-season recommendation; check local smoke and road conditions.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Qué llevar

• Warm layers suited to altitude
• Rain protection for November–March
• Small BOB notes and an emergency cash reserve
• Insect repellent and long sleeves for Amazon travel
• Medical and evacuation insurance documents

Qué no llevar / prohibido importar

• Expensive jewellery on display
• Street currency exchange
• Trying to cross protest roadblocks

Práctico

Enchufes: Usually 220 V; La Paz may have 110/220 V. Confirm the outlet before use.

Agua: Carry safe drinking water for road delays and excursions; do not assume an untreated supply is drinkable.

Circulación: por la derecha

Seguro: Choose cover for illness, accidents, evacuation and your planned adventure activities.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: bolivianembassy.ca ↗, boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, gov.uk ↗, web.mingobierno.gob.bo ↗