{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bolivia/uyuni","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:02:57.491Z","place":{"city":"Uyuni","country":"Bolivia","countryCode":"BO","lat":-20.45967,"lon":-66.82503},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":78,"label":"Mixed but generally positive for tourism","summary":"While some recent reports highlight political unrest and travel warnings for Bolivia, many articles focus on the surreal beauty of Salar de Uyuni and its growing tourism appeal, suggesting that for many visitors, the experience remains positive and worthwhile.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Petty crime is the main concern for visitors in Uyuni.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery is not a significant reported issue for tourists in Uyuni itself, but general caution is advised."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur, particularly in busy tourist spots or on transport."},"safeAreas":["Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats)","Train Cemetery","Colchani Village"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for tours or services, especially if not pre-booked or confirmed.","Fake tour operators or guides demanding payment for non-existent services."],"zones":[{"name":"Uyuni Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Main tourist hub, but petty crime like pickpocketing can occur."},{"name":"Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe when visited with reputable tour operators; extreme weather is the main hazard."},{"name":"Train Cemetery","level":"safe","note":"A popular tourist site, generally safe when visited during daylight hours."},{"name":"Colchani Village","level":"safe","note":"Small village near the salt flats, generally safe for tourists."},{"name":"Remote areas outside Uyuni","level":"caution","note":"Limited services and potential for vehicle breakdown; extreme weather is a significant risk."}]}}