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Best time to go
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.
Top places
Things to do
Salt flats and 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 and 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 and history
- Witches' Market and old streets of La Paz
- Silver-mine history in Potosi
- Whitewashed colonial Sucre
Food and markets
- Salteñas and street api for breakfast
- Bustling local markets in every town
- Andean grains, llama and fresh trout
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $6 to $12 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $15 to $30 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $40 to $75 |
| Meals, per day | $5 to $12 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and day tours are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
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.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Bolivia over the most recent years with data, roughly number 9 of 10 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Languages
- Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
- Population
- 12.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 1,098,581 km² (424,164 mi²)
- Calling code
- +591
- Region
- South America
Travelling solo in Bolivia
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Bolivia trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Acclimatize slowly: La Paz and the Altiplano sit very high.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
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Travelling to Bolivia with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Bolivia?
Make a free profile and add your Bolivia trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Bolivia you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Bolivia?
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.
How much does a day in Bolivia cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $6 to $12; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $15 to $30; mid-range hotel, per night: $40 to $75; meals, per day: $5 to $12. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Bolivia good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Bolivia trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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