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.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Transport strike
The interprovincial transport union of La Paz announced an indefinite strike from 6 May 2026. If a bus company sells you a ticket ‘condicionado’ it means they will not guarantee arrival to your destination. Check local advice before travelling and do not cross blockades.
When travelling, do not use the roads on following routes until further notice:
- Between La Paz and Copacabana (Lake Titicaca)
- Between La Paz and Oruro
- Between La Paz and Uyuni via Oruro
- Between La Paz and Rurrenabaque
Walking on certain roads may be dangerous due to ongoing violence and the effects of altitude. If you are in safe accommodation along these routes, you should remain there and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Flights operate normally.
Any British national who is currently stuck in a road blockade, or who requires urgent consular assistance, should contact us by phone or WhatsApp on +591 2-2010020.
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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