{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bolivia/santa-cruz-de-la-sierra","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:02:39.134Z","place":{"city":"Santa Cruz de la Sierra","country":"Bolivia","countryCode":"BO","lat":-17.78629,"lon":-63.18117},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":55,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Just over half of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a mixed perception of day-to-day safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":52,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent incidents highlight ongoing issues with organized crime and political unrest, impacting general safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Risk of mugging and armed robbery exists, particularly in less populated areas and at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Equipetrol","Urubó","Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) area"],"avoidAreas":["Plan 3000"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers, especially from the airport.","Distraction thefts where an accomplice distracts you while another steals your belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"While charming, petty crime like pickpocketing is common, especially in crowded areas."},{"name":"Equipetrol","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer and more upscale area, popular with tourists and expats."},{"name":"Urubó","level":"safe","note":"An affluent residential area, often cited as a more secure part of the city."},{"name":"Plan 3000","level":"avoid","note":"Reports indicate higher crime rates and social unrest, best avoided by visitors."},{"name":"Distrito 8","level":"caution","note":"This district has seen some reports of social unrest and crime, exercise increased vigilance."},{"name":"Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) area","level":"safe","note":"The airport itself and immediate surroundings are generally secure for travelers."}]}}