First published 9/18/2026, 8:52:15 PM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 4:07:59 PM

U.S. Travel Advisory: Bolivia — Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Bolivia (published 2026-04-28). The advisory urges increased caution due to crime and civil unrest, states 'Do Not Travel' to Chapare Province because of crime tied to narcotrafficking, warns of common petty crime in tourist areas (including El Alto), notes demonstrations that can disrupt transport and services, and highlights limited medical care in rural areas and risks of high-altitude travel.

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: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The 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

The advisory affects international travelers and U.S. government personnel in Bolivia: it restricts travel to Chapare Province, warns of disruptions from sudden demonstrations, and flags limited local medical services which can complicate emergency care or evacuations.

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Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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