Is Bolivia safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Bolivia for female travelers?
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based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Lizeth
Spain
Bolivia, Solo travel
I spent a month in Bolivia doing volunteer work in Coroico, and after that, I took some time to explore the country. Visiting the Salar de Uyuni and Sucre, it was definitely a highlight it was absolutely stunning. At first, I was a it nervous, but people turned out to be super kind, and I made some really good friends along the way. The food wasn’t bad at all, and everything was quite affordable. Overall, it was an amazing experience!
Posted: April 13, 2025
Constance
France
Bolivia, Solo travel
I spent one month and a half there and those were one of the best moments of my life. I felt very very safe, the people were so kind and helping, everything was cheap and I saw some of the most beautiful landscapes ever!
Posted: March 20, 2025
Lou
France
Bolivia, Family travel
I was travelling with my family, I was 11 and it was a country where m'y father grew up, so I was in a pretty safe surrounding. I'll highly recommend to taste salteñas, or at least empañadas. Also, eating granadillas on a market place is essential! If you can, go see the lake Titicaca, it's an amazing view, and the best is to stay a night on one of the lake's islands like la Isla del sol.
Posted: January 3, 2025
@Virguit
Peru
Santa Cruz, Solo travel
I stayed in a backpacker, airbnb near downtown, city it has not much attractions. The botanic garden was quite good and the main attraction is without doubt EL FUERTE pre Inca construction related to Tiahuanaco. Santa Cruz is completely different from the rest of Bolivia, it is a coast style city in the mountain.
Posted: September 23, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Bolivia, Solo travel
Definitely visit salar de uyuni the salt flats. It looks like you are in Mars. I stayed there 3 and half months and also worked to there. It's easy place to live low cost cos you cand work and get free accommodation or even some food.
Posted: July 16, 2024Experienced: November, 2014How safe is Bolivia for women?
Local safety index
Based on 9 local experiences
Local crime index
Based on 9 local experiences
La Paz
The safety of this city depends on where you are, such as the "Ceja" or "Alto" zones, which are highly dangerous. In the "Centro" zone, you should be careful with your cell phone; they'll steal it quickly. The South zone is a little safer; generally, I don't have too many concerns for my safety there. In general, you should be careful on dark or small streets with no people around.
Posted: August 10, 2025
Nicole
La Paz
Safety in La Paz is relatively good, but It depends on where are you going, and what time you’re going. You shouldn’t walk alone late at night. The means of transportation I recommend are the cable car, the PumaKatari bus, and apps like Uber, inDrive, or Yango.
Posted: June 23, 2025
Jocelyn
Santa Cruz
It’s safe if you know how to “behave” like not showing that you have that much, not using your cellphone in public and being kind of alert of your surroundings. Also if you are with a local it would be easier cause you would know which streets or regions not to go, or to visit until what time.
Posted: May 26, 2025Bolivia
It al depends on which areas you are and where you walk. There are red areas, but since Bolivia is a poor country, there are a lot of people in need. You should watch out in crowded places and dark or lonely ones.
Posted: April 25, 2025La Paz
This city is very beautiful, especially in the rainy season when everything greens up, especially downtown and the south zone are known for being safe areas with lots of green areas. Variety of places to visit, cultural activities to visit, unique restaurants and beautiful scenery, it is generally very safe, there are danger zones but that is usually by the eyebrow of the high or some distant neighborhoods in the center of the city the others are comfortable and beautiful to walk and explore and people can be very collaborative and friendly.
Posted: January 26, 2025Safety in Bolivia
