First published 9/18/2026, 9:38:15 PM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 4:07:59 PM

U.S. travel advisory: Bolivia — Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)

U.S. Department of State travel advisory (published 2026-08-18) for Bolivia advises exercising increased caution due to crime, unrest, and health risks. The advisory warns that large demonstrations can occur with little warning and may disrupt transportation and essential services. U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Chapare Province (Do Not Travel due to crime) and are advised to be extra vigilant in El Alto. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and monitor local media.

Categories: travel-and-transportation, geopolitics-and-conflicts, politics-and-governance, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 7/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 6/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

This advisory affects travel safety and planning for people in or considering travel to Bolivia (including U.S. government personnel), may require altering itineraries or avoiding specific provinces, and highlights risks from crime, demonstrations, and localized health concerns.

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Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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