Bolivia Tours

The best time to visit Bolivia is between May and October, when it is the dry season. The weather is sunnier and warmer, however, this is also the high season for tourism and prices can be higher and places busier.

November to March is the rainy season, when huge areas are flooded and trekking trails get muddier. 

In Bolivia the standard voltage is 230 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type A / C.

Adapting to high altitude in Bolivia can vary greatly from person to person. Some may experience symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue, while others may adjust more quickly. It's essential to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity and alcohol initially, and give the body time to acclimatise.

Altitude sickness is a severe condition that requires immediate intervention. Usually, sufferers are advised to travel to lower elevations, rest, and/or take medication. The sickness – as in the worst symptoms requiring intervention – is not all that common on Bolivia tours. Carefully planned tours of Bolivia account for the altitude and plan a slower pace – however, you are always advised to arrive a few days earlier in la Paz so you can acclimatise before starting the tour.

However, the altitude forces just about every visitor to adopt some common strategies to help combat headaches and general malaise. The remedies mentioned above – drink lots of water, avoid alcohol and big meals, move slowly and stay put the first few days to acclimatise – are more ‘tactics’ rather than bona fide problems.

Dealing with high altitude is all part and parcel of travelling to and discovering the highest country in South America!

Bolivia is visited by many tourists every year and it is safe to say that the country does not have a high crime rate and in general tourists do not experience any problems. Of course, you need to be aware of suspicious people and keep your valuables close to you.