Money and payments
The boliviano (Bs) is the currency. Carry cash for markets and fairs; there are ATMs and QR payments in many shops.
Bolivia ID
Traveler's guide
The essentials to get around Bolivia with confidence, in your language.
After your first visit, this guide and the emergency numbers work without internet.
Now in Bolivia
Emergency numbers
First steps
- 1Exchange cash and activate your SIM.
- 2Install Bolivia ID to keep the guide and emergency numbers available offline.
- 3Check your city's transport map.
- 4Ask Bolivia IA whatever you need.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at phone stores. Wifi is common in cafés, hotels and terminals.
Altitude
La Paz ~3,600 m, Uyuni ~3,650 m, Potosí ~4,090 m. Stay hydrated, drink coca tea and rest on your first day.
Getting around
In La Paz and El Alto the cable car is fast and cheap; minibuses, trufis and taxis complete the map. In Tarija there are no fixed stops: tell the driver where you're getting off.
Local food
Salteñas, silpancho, majadito, picante de pollo and api with pastel. In Tarija, try the high-altitude wines.
Safety
Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded areas and don't share your ID card details. In any emergency, call 110, 118 or 119.
Plugs and voltage
If your devices use a different plug, bring an adapter.
Language
Spanish, with voseo in Tarija. The whole app is available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Do you have a question?
Bolivia IA answers in Spanish, English or Portuguese, with real data from the platform.