Questions tagged [bolivia]
A developing, multiethnic, landlocked country in South America, bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south, Chile to the south west, and Peru to the west.
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Interested In Tips For Travel To Boliva [closed]
Visiting beginning 29 December thru 9 January. Any tips on what to see/do would be appreciated.
Thanks! in advance for your helpful assistance.
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Bolivia / Brazil Transit Visas
I plan to travel from Mumbai to Bolivia. My current itinerary is:
Mumbai to Dubai on Emirates (0430 - 0600 03APR)
Dubai to Sao Paulo, Brazil on Emirates (0905 - 1700 03APR)
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Why does one sometimes have to go through two subsequent security gates at El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz, Bolivia)?
I took a flight from El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz, Bolivia) to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ, Cusco, Peru), and passengers for this flight (boarding gate R20) were required to go ...
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Why is the airport tax at some airport charged outside the airfare ticket but instead must be paid at the airport? [closed]
Why is the airport tax at some airport charged outside the airfare ticket but instead must be paid at the airport?
Example from Uyuni airport in Bolivia where the airport tax is 11 BOB per passenger:
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Is there any point in completing the formulario 250 when flying to Bolivia?
I flew from Buenos Aires EZE to Bolivia (Santa Cruz de la Sierra VVI layover, then La Paz LPB final destination) and during the flight (Boliviana De Aviacion flight 709 + Boliviana De Aviacion flight ...
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Do La Paz' cable cars have any UV protection on their windows, and if so, what's the protection?
Do La Paz' cable cars have any UV protection on their windows, and if so, what's the protection?
Answering some comments:
@GiacomoCatenazzi: Travel can be easily over 30 minutes, and well over one ...
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What is the location of this 19th century photo of the Andes?
The CNN article "The stories behind 10 of the world's earliest known photographs" includes one entitled, "The Andes, likely Peru or Bolivia (1849)".
It does not specifically identify the location of ...
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Where can one rent rain boots in Uyuni?
I have heard/read that renting/purchasing rain boots for Uyuni salt tours might be a good idea. Where can one rent rain boots in Uyuni?
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Is getting travel insurance in some way more important when visiting Uyuni than other typical touristic sites?
Is getting travel insurance in some way more important when visiting Uyuni than other typical touristic sites?
I am currently shopping for Uyuni 1-day tours and often see some seemingly overpriced ...
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Can I transit Bolivia, by bus, if I don't have visa?
I can not enter Bolivia without a visa.
I have a Romanian Passport (European Union) and I am wondering if I can travel directly from Brazil to Peru (a direct bus leaving from Sao Paulo to Lima), ...
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As foreigner, can I get my Bolivian visa in Brazil?
I am looking to apply for the Bolivian visa in Brazil, as a foreigner, but I have no idea what the process is like, how long it is and where I can find information about it...
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Is there a direct flight from Sucre to Uyuni in Bolivia?
I've seen various references on online forums and websites to a direct flight from Sucre to Uyuni in Bolivia provided by Amaszonas since September 2017. But I cannot verify this. Does a direct flight ...
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How should I behave during a bus robbery in South America?
Upon planning for a trip through Chile, Bolivia and Peru, I have encountered several personal accounts of (armed) robberies of overland buses between tourist destinations, especially in Bolivia and ...
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Bank Statements and the Standard Visitor Visa
I am applying for a visa for my son, not for myself. I am a British citizen, whilst my son is Bolivian. I work as a missionary with special needs kids, and my income is not a lot. It's adequate for ...
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Entry visa to Bolivia for a Romanian citizen
I had a look on Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry page and they say that Romanians do need visa for entring in Bolivia.
Unfortunately, Bolivia does not have an embassy in Romania, the Ministry says ...
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How can I use public transportation to get around in Boliva?
I'm planning a trip from La Paz to Patamanta first, then to Tuni, probably will stay the night in Tuni.
I'm not planning the multiple day trekking in Condoriri, but the Laguna Tuni looks amazing.
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Visiting Isla Incahuasi by public transportation
How does one get from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasi (in the middle of Salar de Uyuni) by public transportation?
I know it's doable to reach the salt lake, wikitravel states:
there is also the option to ...
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Public bus from Oruro to Sajama National Park [closed]
I'm planning to go from Oruro to Sajama NP. The best option is to take a bus from Oruro to Arica and ask the driver to drop me off in Chungara-Tambo Quemado at Bolivia-Chile border(Bolivia side), then ...
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Public transportation from La Paz to Mt. Chacaltaya
I read in wikitravel "In summer (rainy season, ski season), there might be a bus on weekends when/if the ski lift operate. In winter only, there are combined tours of Chacaltaya and Valle de la Luna ...
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How to get from Salar de Coipasa to Sajama National Park by public transport?
I'm planning a trip in Bolivia.
Route would be Uyuni - Salar de Coipasa - (Oruro) - Sajama National Park.
I can't find much information regarding the buses from Salar de Coipasa to Sajama National ...
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Travel to Altiplano (Bolivia) from Villazon without a local tour?
I'm planning a trip from Salta into Bolivia and I really want to visit Sur Lípez province, in the Altiplano area in Bolivia. I see there are many four-day tours to different lakes in Altiplano from ...
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Does transit in Lima airport requires checking out?
I am in a situation where I booked my flight from Europe to Peru and where I am stuck in the visa process because of a missing document that will apparently still take some time to be ready. I am ...
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Is a visa required to re-check bags at El Alto Airport, Bolivia?
We are US citizens flying from the United States to Peru, with a layover and plane change in El Alto Airport, Bolivia.
We do not intend to leave El Alto Airport at all. The airlines for the two ...
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Peru expats (CE cardholders) needs visa to enter Bolivia and Brazil by road? (Indian citizen)
I'm Indian and looking to travel by road/train to Sao Paulo from Peru to catch my flight to India. I have working visa in Peru (CE card). Will the borders allow entry or advance visa in required for ...
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How do I renew a visa to enter the US from Bolivia? [closed]
What document is necessary for a Bolivian national currently in Bolivia to renew a visa for travel to the US?
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Do I need a transit visa to pass through El Alto International Airport (LPB), La Paz, Bolivia?
I am an Indonesian citizen flying from Peru to Chile, with a transfer through El Alto International Airport (LPB), Bolivia.
I have looked, but I can't seem to find a straight answer as to whether ...
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Can I get Argentina Tourist Visa in Thailand if I am Nepalese passport holder?
I am a nepalese passport holder and am planning a trip to Argentina in April. Unfortunately we don't have an embassy or consulate for Argentina in Nepal. We have to go through Embassy of Argentina in ...
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Boliviana de Aviacion (BOA) tariff codes
I am trying to book one-way tickets on BOA on Jan 13 2015 from La Paz (LBP) to Buenos Aires (EZE) from their website.
Their website asks me to make a choice between 7(!) different tariff codes - they ...
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Is there a bus running from Uyuni, Bolivia to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?
I am planning to travel down from La Paz (Bolivia) to Uyuni (Bolivia) by bus and do a 4 day tour to Salar de Uyuni and return back to Uyuni. At the end of the trip, I would like to catch a bus to San ...
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What should I do to stay safe if my flight arrives late at night?
As I was planning my trip using both my guidebooks, I came across the "Health" and "Safety" sections, only to end up very nervous for my trip to Bolivia.
Both guidebooks explicitly state, "La Paz is ...
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Traveling into Brazil from Bolivia by land/bus
I plan on travelling from Bolivia into Western Brazil (Caceres or Cuiaba in Mato Grosso) from Santa Cruz, Bolivia. I have heard that there are a couple of border cities into which to pass over to ...
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Uyuni, Bolivia to Iguazú, Argentina by bus
I plan to go to Uyuni and Iguazú.
Airplane fee is too expensive for me.
So instead, I would to like to take a bus from Uyuni to Iguazú.
But, there's not much information in the internet.
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Can I buy a cheap phone in Peru, that will function in Bolivia and Argentina?
Is there a chance I can buy a cheap phone (and put some money on it) in Peru, so it will work in other countries such as Bolivia and Argentina?
I'm not talking about technical issues, but about ...
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Do I need a motorcycle licence to ride a motorcycle in Bolivia?
I have a type B European drivers licence with which I'm allowed to drive a car in my home country (i.e. not a motorcycle). Am I allowed to buy/rent a motorcycle in Bolivia and drive it?
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From Uyuni, Bolivia to Salta, Argentina by bus
Does anyone knows how can I get from Uyuni, Bolivia to Salta, Argentina by bus? And what the approximate cost/time will be to get there?
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How can I get from La Paz, Bolivia to Puno, Peru?
I'm wanting to travel from La Paz, Bolivia to Puno. What's the best way to do that?
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Train from Calama to La Paz
I read somewhere that trains are going between Antofagasta (Chile) and La Paz (Bolivia), which would go through Calama.
Is this information up to date and is it a respectable alternative to a bus ...
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Uyuni to San Pedro and not viceversa
I see most of posts are about tour guides from San Pedro de Acatama to Uyuni but I'm interested in the opposite direction.
I'm arriving in Uyuni, and going to San Pedro. I'm wondering which options ...
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Is traveling from Uyuni (Bolivia) to San Pedro (Chile) easy?
Is traveling from Uyuni (Bolivia) to San Pedro (Chile) easy? I've read there are some problems on the border.
Also, should I wait to arrive in San Pedro before to buy a guide tour to see his sights, ...
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Are there flights from the Salar de Uyuni to Arequipa (Peru)?
Are there flights from the Salar de Uyuni to Arequipa (Peru) ? Or any recommended airport nearby Arequipa, you can suggest me ?
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From Puno to La Paz through Lake Titicaca?
What's the easiest way to go from Puno to La Paz through Lake Titicaca?
Do you think it is worthy, or should I just get a normal bus ?
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What are the safest bus companies in Bolivia and Chile?
I need to travel from La Paz, to Salar De Uyuni and then to Chile, and from Chile come back to Peru.
For "safe", I mean reliable companies in terms of delays/broken engines but also with good ...
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Visiting salt flats in Bolivia from Chile
I want to travel from Santiago (Chile) to Lima (Peru). I will not go through Bolivia but I would like to visit the salt flats from the Chilean side. Is this possible? I only want to hop over to the ...
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Where to sleep in the Salar of Uyuni?
I'm planning to go to the Salar of Uyuni in April, and I've been told that in the night it might get very cold there. I've read on some blogs that some accommodations might be very uncomfortable with ...
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How can I go from Uyuni (Bolivia) to Puno (Peru) directly?
How can I go from Uyuni to Puno directly? Is there a bus? and what's the travel time?
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Can I easily reach Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, from Puno, Titicaca lake in Peru?
What are the best connections by bus ?
Also, is it safe to cross the border, or am I might going to have some troubles especially traveling by bus in the night ?
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Do I need to get a visa before flying for one month holiday to Peru and Bolivia?
Do I need to get a visa before flying to Peru and Bolivia for one month holiday?
Or can I just get it once I've landed there ?
I'm from Europe (The Netherlands).
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5 weeks in Peru + Bolivia + Chile, is too little time?
I'm planning to travel alone, using buses/trains.
I would also like to spend few days every so often on the beach to rest... in both Peru and Chile.
Does it sound like a reasonable plan?
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La Paz to Santiago by bus
I want to travel from La Paz to Santiago de Chile by bus and was wondering which company to use and how much it would cost. I know its a 24 hour bus ride.
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Unroasted coffee beans in La Paz, Bolivia
Is there a place in La Paz where I could buy beans straight from farms, before they are processed? I have a couple of friends who'd want to roast their beans up to their liking, so I'd like to buy ...
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