Bolivia

Government Travel Advisories for Bolivia

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — U.S. government employees working in Bolivia need special authorization to travel to Chapare Province due to a higher incidence of crimes associated with narcotrafficking. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist spots. Stay aware of your surroundings. U.S. government employees working in Bolivia are encouraged to pay extra attention to their surroundings in El Alto because of petty cr

United Kingdom

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz. 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. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . There are ongoing protests and road blockades across La Paz, Cochabamb

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia due to the continuing political and social tensions resulting in frequent roadblocks throughout the country.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — Significant protests and demonstrations have been taking place in La Paz since early May 2026. Civil unrest and highway blockades have spread across other cities in the western regions of the country. Violent clashes have occurred between protesters and police. The blockades have led to shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies across the country. There are more significant safety or security c

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Bolivia.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Bolivia