U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Bolivia safe? 🇧🇴
Americas · Updated
As of October 2026, Bolivia scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Bolivia destinations assessed, Uyuni scores highest (62/100), while Cochabamba scores lowest (52/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chapare region of Cochabamba Department including Villa Tunari and highway routes 4 and 24 that pass through Chapare.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Bolivia: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Bolivia destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇴UyuniModerate · updated 29 July 202662#2🇧🇴Santa Cruz de la SierraModerate · updated 1 October 202657#3🇧🇴SucreModerate · updated 28 July 202657#4🇧🇴La PazModerate · updated 28 July 202655#5🇧🇴CochabambaModerate · updated 22 July 202652
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bolivia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 4.4 / 100k | 69 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 53.1% | 52 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 2.9% | 85 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.6 / 100k | 47 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bolivia safety FAQ
Is Bolivia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bolivia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Bolivia averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 1 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bolivia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Uyuni currently scores highest at 62/100 (Moderate). Cochabamba scores lowest at 52/100.
Where does this Bolivia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.