Bolivia Travel Risk Overview
Is Bolivia safe to visit right now?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe with normal precautions. Bolivia has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory.
Bolivia has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 38 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 4 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Bolivia, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Bolivia assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Bolivia is currently rated as a moderate risk country with a baseline composite score of 38 out of 100, and the U.S. State Department has issued a level 2 advisory. An active green forest fire alert is in effect, and the CDC has issued a Level 1 global dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Bolivia to visit in 2026?
Bolivia currently sits at 38/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's nine-category baseline composite, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Bolivia with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Bolivia, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Santa Cruz de la Sierra, El Alto, Cochabamba), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 50 |
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| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 4 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Bolivia
Showing 4 of 4 reviewed cities in Bolivia, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Bolivia
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Bolivia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
On 27/08/2026, a forest fire started in Bolivia, until 31/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Bolivia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
On 22/08/2026, a forest fire started in Bolivia, until 31/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Bolivia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-28
On 13/08/2026, a forest fire started in Bolivia, until 27/08/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 2 - Chikungunya in Bolivia ALERT · 2026-02-11
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba Departments, Bolivia. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Bolivia. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Bolivia
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Bolivia Amputees Soccer - Springfield News-Sun www.springfieldnewssun.com · Jul 18, 2026 00:35 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Bolivia-Amputees' World Cup Training Soccer - Journal-News.com www.journal-news.com · Jul 17, 2026 23:08 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Bolivia Women Skate - dailyrecordnews.com www.dailyrecordnews.com · Jul 16, 2026 23:28 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Bolivia probes trafficking of recruits for Russia's war - upi.com www.upi.com · Jul 16, 2026 18:22 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Blockades, marches and human shields: Bolivia’s farmers resist as land opened up to industry - The Guardian www.theguardian.com · Jul 15, 2026 14:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Stage 3 Water Shortage Warning MANDATORY Restrictions – No automated irrigation, fees increase - Brunswick County (.gov) brunswickcountync.gov · Jul 14, 2026 00:25 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Bolivia weighs adding Tether's USDT to its national payments system - CoinDesk www.coindesk.com · Jul 13, 2026 14:49 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Bolivia - Andes, Plurinational, Indigenous - Encyclopedia Britannica www.britannica.com · Jul 12, 2026 05:00 UTC · via Googlenews
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Bolivia
The most weather-stable two-month window for Bolivia is October–November, when typical daily temperatures run from about 5°C to 16°C and monthly rain averages 65 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; January is the wettest typical month at about 128 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 10, 2026.
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 118 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General emergency | — |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
No live AI briefing for Bolivia yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolivia safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Bolivia has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 38/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Bolivia?
The current US State Department advisory level for Bolivia is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Bolivia in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Bolivia is 38/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Bolivia?
City-specific files for Bolivia are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Bolivia were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Bolivia?
October–November is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Bolivia is October–November, when typical daily temperatures run from about 5°C to 16°C and monthly rain averages 65 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Bolivia?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.