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#CARD:Bolivia:Travel\Consular Information
Bolivia - Consular Information Sheet
May 27, 1993
Country Description: Bolivia is a developing nation with a slowly growing
economy. Facilities for tourism are adequate, but vary in quality.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a
visa for a one-month stay. For current information concerning entry and
customs requirements for Bolivia, travelers can contact the Bolivian Embassy
at 3014 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 483-
4410 or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or Houston.
Medical Facilities: Medical care in large cities is adequate but of varying
quality. Doctors and hospitals usually expect immediate cash payment for
health services. U.S. medical insurance is not valid in Bolivia. In some
cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has
proved to be useful.
Cholera is present in Bolivia. Visitors who follow proper precautions about
food and drink are not usually at risk. For additional health information
and information on high altitude travel, travelers may contact the Centers
for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Street crime, such as pickpocketing and theft from
parked vehicles, is common. Violent crimes or crimes involving weapons are
rare, especially in La Paz, although there are indications of an increased
incidence of such crimes in Santa Cruz. The loss or theft of a U.S.
passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the U.S.
Embassy. Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State
pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" which is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Also
available from the same address is the Department of State publication,
"Tips for Travelers to Central and South America."
Areas of Instability: Because of anti-narcotics activities in the Chapare
region between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba, the potential for security risks
exists in this area. Travelers to this area may consult with the Consular
Section of the U.S. Embassy prior to travel.
Terrorist Activities: There have been isolated terrorist incidents against
American officials, installations, and resident missionaries over the past
three years. There have been two incidents in 1993, one involving a low
level bombing of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
facility in La Paz and another against a Mormon Church in El Alto.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties in Bolivia for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Other Information: La Paz and other cities have been the scene of frequent
demonstrations by various local groups. Although there has been no violence
specifically directed at foreigners during these demonstrations, there are
occasional confrontations between police and demonstrators. Increased
demonstrations are expected prior to the Presidential elections of June 6,
1993.
Embassy Location/Registration: Americans who register with the Consular
Section of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, located one block from the Embassy on
the second floor of the Tobia building on Calle Potosi near the corner with
Calle Colon, telephone (591-2) 356-685, can obtain updated information on
travel and security within Bolivia.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Banco Popular del Peru Bldg., corner of Calle
Mercado and Colon, telephone: (591-2) 350-251.
There are also Consular Agencies in:
Santa Cruz in the Edificio Oriente on Calle Bolivian, corner of Chuquisaca,
Room 313, telephone: (591-033) 330-725 or 325-544; and in
Cochabamba at Avenida Libertador Bolivar 1724 (Cala Cala), telephone: (591-
042) 43-216.
The Consular Agencies are open mornings Monday through Friday.
No. 93-125
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet of October 27, 1992 to provide
updated information on crime, terrorist activities and to add information on
reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD