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Traveling to Bolivia

Travel to Bolivia 🇧🇴

Bolivia is a challenging destination for motorcyclists, with roads that cross the Andes, the mythical Salar de Uyuni and wild landscapes where every route is a real adventure.

Capital: Sucre (constitutional) / La Paz (seat of government)

Official Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aimará and more than 30 recognized indigenous languages

Emergency Number: 110 (police) / 118 (ambulance) / 119 (fire department)

Currency: Boliviano (BOB)

Cash is essential. Card use is limited to hotels, tourist restaurants and only in big cities.

Freeway: 80-100 km/h

Road: 70-80 km/h

Localities : 40-50 km/h

Bolivia is one of the most authentic countries in South America, with a strong indigenous heritage. It is known for the Salar de Uyuni (the largest salt desert in the world), Lake Titicaca, the Altiplano and colonial cities such as Sucre and Potosí.

Climate

Very diverse: humid tropical in the Amazon, arid in the Altiplano and cold in the mountains.

Languages

Spanish is predominant, but millions of people speak Quechua and Aymara. There are also many other indigenous languages.

Driving

Drive on the right. The roads can be challenging, with many at altitude and in poor condition. Some roads have simple tolls, paid at booths.

Camping

Wild camping is possible in many regions, especially in remote areas. There are also basic campsites near tourist areas.

Biker Zones

The famous Yungas Road is an icon for motorcyclists. Other popular routes include the Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni and the Andes.

Special Zones

In La Paz and other larger cities, traffic is heavy and there are pedestrian zones and controlled parking.

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