Bolivia
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chapare region of Cochabamba Department including Villa Tunari and highway routes 4 and 24 that pass through Chapare.
Road blockades
Extensive road blockades have been announced in Bolivia. Due to the blockades, the city of La Paz is cut off from Copacabana, Oruro, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Potosí and Sucre.
Avoid large crowds and demonstrations, and do not attempt to cross blockades. Check road status updates from the Bolivian road authority (in Spanish) to see which roads are blocked.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
One-off flight between Uyuni and La Paz on Saturday 10 January
Due to violent blockades on the roads between Uyuni and La Paz the Bolivian government are offering a flight operated by the Bolivian Air Force. It is important to register as soon as possible as other flights are unlikely to be offered.
Access to the flight is only possible through prior registration using the following Registration form
Priority is given to international travellers with urgent outbound connections.
Limited capacity; registration does not guarantee a seat.
Travelers with serious medical conditions or critical situations must immediately contact the designated emergency number indicated on the form.
+591 76788849: This is the message from the Bolivian Ministry of tourism
+591 76788849: It is in English too
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.
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