U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Bolivia due to crime, unrest, and health. Some areas have increased risk.
Full advisory →Is Bolivia safe? 🇧🇴
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Bolivia scores 60/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Bolivia destination assessed, Cochabamba scores highest (60/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bolivia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 70 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 4.4 / 100k | 71 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 53.1% | 54 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 2.9% | 90 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 57/100 | 57 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 35/100 | 35 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.6 / 100k | 49 | 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 60/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bolivia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Cochabamba currently scores highest at 60/100 (Moderate).
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.