Original document : https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia

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Foreign travel advice

Bolivia

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1323 September 2024
Updated:: 1323 September 2024
Latest update:: Information about ~~travel~~protests ~~disruption~~('Safety ~~due~~ to ~~road~~ ~~blockades~~ ~~(‘Warnings~~ and ~~insurance’~~security' page).

Road BlockadesProtests

~~Blockades~~Protests ~~have~~are ~~been~~expected ~~announced~~in ~~for~~the ~~many~~centre ~~roads~~of La Paz and El Alto from Monday 1623 September. Protests may last several days. Protests may turn violent. Take precautions and avoid areas where the protests are taking place. Blockades may affect roads and travel. Please check local advice and media before travelling. Stay alert to developments and do not attempt to cross blockades.

See Safety and security for more information about staying during protests.

Forest Fires

Forest fires are affecting some parts of Southern and Eastern Bolivia. This is having an impact on air quality in the areas most affected by the fires but also in other parts of the country, including La Paz. It is advisable to wear a face mask if the air quality is particularly bad, or to stay inside.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers
read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
read about safety for solo and independent travel
see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

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Update history

2024-11-07 14:26
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Chapare region of Cochabamba Department (‘Warnings and Insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

2024-10-24 22:45
Further information about road blockades and transport strike (Warnings and insurance)

2024-10-22 19:32
Correction to today’s travel advice update regarding blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2024-10-22 15:58
New information on transport strike in the city of La Paz on 23 October and updated information on road blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2024-10-08 09:35
Removal of information about protests and blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-09-23 12:07
Information about protests (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-09-13 16:48
Information about travel disruption due to road blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-09-12 11:42
Information about forest fires in Southern and Eastern Bolivia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-08-20 09:32
Information about the Oropouche virus disease (‘Health’ page)

2024-08-12 15:06
Removal of information about strikes and blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-08-01 10:08
Information about travel disruption due to strikes and blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-07-25 21:42
There may be political protests on Friday 26 July 2024 near the airport in La Paz. Give yourself plenty of time if you have a flight and ask for local advice about travelling to the airport (‘Safety and security’ page)

2024-07-25 21:40
There may be political protests on Thursday 26 July 2024 near the airport in La Paz. Give yourself plenty of time if you have a flight tomorrow and ask for local advice about travelling to the airport (‘Safety and security’ page)

2024-07-03 16:44
Advice about protests (Safety and Security page)

2024-06-27 12:31
Information about military activity in La Paz (‘Warning and insurance’).

2024-06-27 01:08
Information about reports of heightened military activity in La Paz (‘Warnings and insurance’) and updated contact number for assistance for British nationals in Bolivia (‘Warnings and insurance’).

2024-06-26 23:43
“Information about reports of heightened military activity in La Paz (‘Warnings and insurance’)

2024-06-18 11:41
Information about shortages of some medicines (‘Health’ page).

2024-06-12 14:28
Information about criminal kidnaps (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-05-10 10:10
Information about protecting yourself from crime (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-03-20 10:19
Information about the impact of a nationwide census taking place in Bolivia on 23 March (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-02-21 14:03
Information about flooding alerts due to torrential rain (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-02-16 11:22
Removal of information about road blocks (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-01-24 12:55
Information about road blocks on many main roads in Bolivia (see ‘Road blocks’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-11-16 11:31
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-11-07 17:00
Updated details about blockages and demonstrations currently taking place in La Paz (‘Summary’ page).

2023-10-05 15:20
Updated contact details if you need urgent consular assistance while in Bolivia (‘Coronavirus’ page).

2023-06-22 11:04
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-05-11 11:28
Updated information about entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2023-04-25 15:13
Updated information about altitude sickness (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages).

2023-01-30 10:45
Updated information about protests (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-01-03 16:15
Updated information about blockades, demonstrations and protests in Santa Cruz and transport disruption (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2022-12-29 22:50
Updated information about demonstrations and protests in Santa Cruz including details of a 24 hour strike on 30 December and transport disruption (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2022-12-28 23:27
We are aware of demonstrations and violent protests in and around the city of Santa Cruz. There are reports that air and road travel are being affected in the city. We advise you to check with local authorities before attempting to travel to and from the airport. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2022-11-30 15:23
Updated information about protests and blockades in and around the city of Santa Cruz, following the end of strikes in Santa Cruz (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2022-11-09 12:55
Updated information about protests and blockades in and around the city of Santa Cruz, following the announcement of an indefinite strike (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2022-10-18 10:58
New information about an indefinite strike, announced in the city of Santa Cruz on 21 October 2022 (‘Safety and security page).

2022-04-29 16:27
Updated information on entry requirements for Bolivia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)