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As of July 2026, Bolivia scores 54/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 5 Bolivia destinations assessed, Uyuni scores highest (59/100), while Cochabamba scores lowest (50/100).
01 · Official Guidance
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) | 50 | Government of Canada |
| 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 · 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 | 47 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Bolivia averages 54/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Uyuni currently scores highest at 59/100 (Moderate). Cochabamba scores lowest at 50/100.
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.