FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BOLIVIA

Here you find ragularly asked questionsabout Bolivia. You will find the answers just by clicking the questions.

Transport - Currency/Exchange - Internet/Photos - Telefone/Electricity - Health - Trekking - Transport in Bolivia - Salar de Uyuni - Luggage/Clothes - Climate - Language - Accommodation - Shopping

Transport

• Do I have to care about something special for my international flight? Is there a departure tax to pay?
• Which kind of transport system is the best for travelling in Bolivia?
• Are busses recommended and safe?
• Are there any train connections in Bolivia?
• Are there any means of public transportation within the cities?
• Can I get a rental car for my journey through Bolivia?

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Currency/Exchange

• What is the official currency in Bolivia?
• Where can I change money?
• Will my credit card by accepted in Bolivia?
• Can I withdraw money from any ATM in Bolivia?
• Can I pay with traveller cheques in Bolivia?

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Internet/Photos

• Are there any internet cafes in Bolivia?
• Can I download photos from my digital camera in Bolivia?
• Can I take photos at any place I want?

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Telephone/Electricity

• Which electricity/sockets are used in Bolivia?
• Can I use my mobile phone to make calls?
• What is the cheapest way to call Europe or the US?

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Health

• Which immunisations are recommended/needed for a vacation in Bolivia?
• Do I have to care about something special?
• What is mountain sickness? How can I prevent it and what can I do against it?
• What can I do in case of illness?
• Is it necessary to take Malaria prophylaxis when visiting the rainforests?

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Trekking

• Is it possible to hike in the rainy season?
• When is the best season for trekking?
• Which are the routes?
• Are there any alternative routes?

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Transport in Bolivia

• Which documents are necessary while travelling in Bolivia?
• How safe is travelling in Bolivia?
• Is it common to bring little gifts and presents to the local, poorer inhabitants?
• Am I expected to tip in Bolivia?

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Salar de Uyuni

• When is the best season to go there?
• What is necessary for the trip?
• How do I get to Uyuni?

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Luggage/Clothes

• Is it possible to leave my baggage on any saftey place, while doing trekking or rainforest programs?
• Which clothes are necessary for a vacation in Bolivia?

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Climate

• When is the best season travelling Bolivia?
• Which climate prevail in the altiplano?
• Which climate prevail in the central mountains?
• Which climate prevail in the lowland/rainforest?

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Language

• Is it possible to learn spanish in Bolivia?
• Do I have to speak spanish to travel around Bolivia without problems?

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Accommodation

• What can I expect in regards to accommodation in Bolivia?
• Do I have to book the accommodations in advance?

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Shopping

• What can I buy better and cheaper in Bolivia than at home?
• What things should I bring better from my home country to Bolivia?

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