Bolivia Weather - Travel Advice

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Visa Requirements

For entry into Bolivia visitors will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to Bolivia are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus..

Local Currency

The official currency for Bolivia is the boliviano. Notes are in denominations of Bs200..

Weather

Bolivia's climate varies throughout the country depending on altitude, and ranges from..

Local Customs

The people of Bolivia although sometimes a little shy are generally friendly and helpful...

Languages

The official language for Bolivia is Spanish and the main indigenous languages spoken are..

Transport Options

The International Airports for Bolivia are La Paz (LPB) (El Alto International) which is..

Travel Tips

Penalties for drug offenses in Bolivia are severe and include lengthy imprisonment in..

Local Food

The cuisine of Bolivia primarily consists of meat and potatoes with beef, chicken and..

Local Timezones

Bolivia Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4). Bolivia does not..

Dutyfree Limits

The following goods may be imported into Bolivia by persons over 18 years of age without..

Weather

Bolivia's climate varies throughout the country depending on altitude, and ranges from semiarid and cold to tropical and humid. Winters tend to be dry and summers quite wet in most parts of the country. November to March is generally the wettest period when landslides and road blocks can occur. The mountainous areas in Bolivia can be extremely cold at night.

Winter is the most popular time for tourists, especially August, as the days are usually clear and dry. Puerto Suarez generally experiences extreme heat and Uyuni is generally extremely cold and windy. The lowlands in summer are muddy with high humidity, and the highland valleys usually have a fairly comfortable climate throughout the year. The Altiplano in winter has extremely hot days and freezing cold nights with temperatures below zero.