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Bolivia

2025

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Summary

Bolivia is a land of contrasts, from the high-altitude salt flats to the lush Amazon basin, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.

Surprisngly easy to get around and with a lot of infrastructure for tourists, Bolivia is a great place to explore on a budget

Many people take their time here to hike challenging mountains, study Spanish or even volunteer

Scores

Affordability

Food

Hospitality

Safety

Accessibility

Video

Beauty

Final Score

8 / 10

Advice

Trip Duration

2 weeks

Currencies Used

Bolivian Boliviano BOB

Best Months

May - October

Daily Budget

$15usd

Official Travel Advice

From the Australian DFAT Smartraveller

Exercise a high degree of caution

Challenges

The altitude can be a challenge, especially in places like La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats

The roads can be rough and travel times longer than expected, so plan accordingly

Do

Study spanish at one of the many language schools

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