First published 9/19/2026, 3:21:15 PM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 4:07:59 PM

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

The U.S. travel advisory for Bolivia warns of common petty crime, potential large demonstrations that can disrupt transport and services, and health concerns. It specifically advises Do Not Travel to Chapare Province due to crime and flags El Alto for increased petty-crime risk. U.S. government employees face travel restrictions to Chapare Province and should take extra precautions.

Categories: travel-and-transportation, geopolitics-and-conflicts, 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: 5/10How 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: 4/10The 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 travelers' safety and mobility in Bolivia, may disrupt travel plans due to demonstrations, and imposes restrictions on U.S. government employee travel to Chapare Province. Travelers and U.S. personnel should avoid demonstrations, exercise heightened situational awareness, and follow the Do Not Travel guidance for Chapare.

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Sources

Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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