Bolivia travel details
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Bolivia has a population of 11M with main currency as Bolivian Boliviano. The languages spoken are Spanish. Bolivia travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Bolivia. Internet speed in Bolivia is on average 2.0 Mbps.
Bolivia travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
Political and civil tensions are ongoing, and events can be unpredictable. Large-scale political demonstrations could occur with little warning and may result in violence. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia due to the threat of violent crime and the risk of civil unrest.
Issue Date : Mar 27, 2024
Bolivia weather
Bolivia essential details
Plugs
Bolivia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type C.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Money in Bolivia
Currencies
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (symbol: Bs.), code BOB.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 bolivianos. Boliviano is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 bolivianos and 50, 20 and 10 centavos.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Bolivia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Bolivia
Internet
Internet speed in Bolivia is on average 2.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Bolivia is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 98.98 BOB, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Entel, Tigo or Viva. Bolivia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Bolivia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Bolivia, dial +, then 591 (the country code for Bolivia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Bolivia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
Bolivia travel details
Driving in Bolivia
Emergecy
Universal
18
Police
18
Ambulance
18
Fire department
18
Bolivia map
Bolivia visa advice
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