Find a Travel Partner in Bolivia
Bolivia is South America's high, wild heart - the surreal Uyuni salt flats, Andean lakes and one of the continent's richest indigenous cultures. It's rugged and high-altitude, and a travel companion makes the long, scenic journeys between sights all the easier.
🇧🇴 Bolivia at a glance
- Capital
- Sucre
- Largest city
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Official languages
- Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
- Area
- 1,098,581 km² (424,164 mi²)
- Population
- 12.4 million2024 · World Bank
- Currency
- Bolivian boliviano — BOB (Bs.)
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/La Paz
- Calling code
- +591
- Plug type
- Type A, C
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What Bolivia is known for
Bolivia is South America's high, wild heart - the mirror-flat Uyuni salt flats, Andean lakes and one of the continent's most vivid indigenous cultures. It's rugged, high and brilliant value, and the long, scenic journeys between sights pass much faster with a travel companion.
- The mirror-like Uyuni salt flats
- La Paz and the high Altiplano
- Lake Titicaca and the Isla del Sol
- Indigenous markets and Andean culture
Tourism in Bolivia
International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #9 of 10 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).
Top cities to explore in Bolivia
From La Paz to Copacabana, these are the places most Bolivia trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in La Paz who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.
La Paz
The world's highest administrative capital, set in a dramatic canyon bowl.
Uyuni
Gateway town to the vast, mirror-flat salt flats.
Sucre
White-walled constitutional capital and a relaxed colonial gem.
Copacabana
Lakeside town on Titicaca and the launch point for the Isla del Sol.
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Create your tripThings to do in Bolivia
A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.
Salt flats & desert
- A multi-day tour across the Uyuni salt flats
- Colored lagoons and flamingos near the Chilean border
- Sunrise reflections after the rains turn the flats to glass
Mountains & lakes
- Ride the cable cars high above La Paz
- Boat to the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca
- Bike the famous road down to the Yungas
Culture & history
- Witches' Market and old streets of La Paz
- Silver-mine history in Potosi
- Whitewashed colonial Sucre
Food & markets
- Salteñas and street api for breakfast
- Bustling local markets in every town
- Andean grains, llama and fresh trout
Know before you go
The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.
Best time to visit
May to October is the dry season and the easiest time to travel and tour the salt flats. After the rains, around February, the flats flood into a giant mirror. Nights at altitude are cold year-round, so pack warm layers.
Safety tips
- Acclimatize slowly - La Paz and the Altiplano sit very high
- Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
- Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety
Accommodation & daily budget
- Hostel dorm
- $6-12/ night
- Budget hotel / guesthouse
- $15-30/ night
- Mid-range hotel
- $40-75/ night
- Meals (per day)
- $5-12
Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.
Getting around & useful apps
Buses connect the main cities cheaply, with flights useful for the longer or higher routes. Salt-flat trips are done by 4x4 with a local operator.
Visa & entry requirements for Bolivia
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