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PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS TO BOLIVIA
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BOLIVIA
TIME - The official time, with respect to the meridian of Greenwich, is 4 hours less (GMT-4)
CURRENCY - Boliviano (Bs 1 = 100 cents)
BILLS - Bs 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
COINS - Bs. 1 y 2 Bs., 0.5 - 0.10 - 0.20 - 0.50, centavos.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE - Foreign currency, both cash and traveler’s checks, can be changed in banks, exchange houses, and hotel. U.S. dollars are accepted in payment almost anywhere.
VOLTAGE - 220 and 110 volts in La Paz and 220 volts in the rest of the country.
HEALTH - All visitors arriving in La Paz (3600 m) must treat the altitude with respect, especially when arriving from sea level by air. Very few people have serious problems, but it is advisable to rest at least 24 hours, eat light meals, and drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration due to the dryness of the environment in the city of La Paz. Avoid any physical efforts, especially the first few days. Anyone suffering from heart problems or who have chest pains must consult their doctor before traveling to La Paz.
You should not drink the tap water; it is recommended you drink bottled mineral water. Raw salads and vegetables should be avoided, as should the food sold on the street or in the markets.
Hepatitis, paratyphoid, and diarrhea are common.
We recommend that visitors acquire good medical and accident insurance while visiting Bolivia. Costs, especially in hospital, are high and the invoices must be paid before the patients can leave private clinics.
VACCINATIONS - Vaccinations against yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid, tetanus, and polio must be up-to-date. For those who are going to tropical areas, quinine tablets are recommended. Mosquito nets and repellants are a good idea to help prevent many tropical diseases.
In Bolivia there are special vaccination centers. Vaccinations to go into the interior are free. International vaccinations require purchasing a card.
LODGING - Bolivia has lodging in every city and province in the country, which are categorized according to the services they offer. Visitors can find 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 star hotels in the main cities.
WHEN TO VISIT BOLIVIA - The climate is varied: cold in the highlands, temperate in the valleys, and warm on the plains. Winter lasts from June to September; you can ski all year round. During May and September the days are nice and sunny.
WHAT TO WEAR - In the highlands, warm clothing; in the valleys, light clothes during the day and warm clothes at night; in the plains, light clothing.
CUSTOMS NORMS - The organic tourist regulations grant the tourist, upon entering the country and after first declaring his rights, customs taxes, and obtaining a policy, to bring in the following objects: one camera, one portable typewriter, a film camera and accessories, a recorder, sports equipment, five liters of alcoholic beverages, four hundred cigarettes (two cartons), fifty cigars or five hundred grams of cut tobacco which surpasses the franchise of U.S.$ 2,000 that has been granted.
If there are new objects that cost more than U.S. $ 1000, the Official will proceed to fill out form 126 for the difference, after first requesting the interested party to present the corresponding commercial invoice.
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TOURIST OFFERS
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OFFER - 1
Cruise and fishing in catamaran (zone Amazonia, Bolivia). Duration - 11 days. Group - 12 people. Cost - $ 2,900 per person.
OFFER - 2
Fishing in Bolivia (zone Amazonia). Duration - 13 days. Group - 10 people. Cost - $ 2,500 per person.
Note: Complete information about Practice Information for Travelers to Bolivia and Tourist Attractions in Bolivia you can see in the attachment (PDF format) – BOLIVIA - TRAVEL
CONTACT
Tel: (591) 708-39166
Fax: (591-3) 339-73-66
Santa Cruz de la Sierra – Bolivia
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