Solo Female Travel in Bolivia

Bolivia, 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.

Bolivia, Solo travel

Bolivia is probably the cheapest country in Latin America! The locals are super welcoming and polite, and because tourist infrastructure is still developing, prices are low and it can get a bit messy to get from one place to another. Still, the country is beautiful, from salt flats, to the rainforest jungle, to crazy colonial cities. In terms of safety it felt super okay, just had to be a bit careful after dark, but not worse than any other surrounding country!

La Paz, Solo travel

I will definitely be traveling back to La Paz to learn more about their culture. Sopocachi was a very safe area. Air BnB is the way to go if you do not want to stay in a Hostal. The night life is great here as well.

Bolivia, Solo travel

Bolivia is amazing, I was in La Paz, Uyuni and Potosi, I loved La Paz a lot, you cannot miss doing the Camino de la Muérete, it is an unforgettable adventure, Uyuni I recommend only doing the 2-day tours and Potosí does not have much to visit but I loved the city, it is very beautiful, you can stay a few days to rest from the noise and traffic of big cities, I recommend Hostel Koala in Potosí and you can find it at Hostelworld.

Copacabana Manco Kapac, Solo travel

I felt relatively safe in Copacabana. I was there through Bolivia Hop, which was organized and very well-run. I was supposed to stay at Hostal Florencia, however immediately felt the hair rise on my neck when I turned onto the road there. I wandered around and found Hostal Allegre. The hostess speaks English, planned my entire trip, made sure I had breakfast each morning, and even washed and folded my laundry for me! It was about $8 for a single room with a balcony and private bathroom. The food was great at the hostel, too - I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quieter hostel. I didn’t feel safe in Copacabana, but I never felt explicitly unsafe besides the incident I mentioned earlier. I did feel watched much of the time when I was on the beach, so I didn’t stay there often. Keep your belongings close to your body and don’t flash your money around, and you should be safe. I got by with minimal Spanish - most people had a basic understanding of English.

Ascencion De Guarayos, Solo travel

I just spend a few days in Guarayos since I was a Volunteer at Parque Ambue Ari (about 40mins away). I always spend my days off in town mostly to relax but I can tell you it is more than worth it to go to Ambue Ari. You get to know a complete different lifestyle and work with the most amazing animals, the people you meet there are incredible and it is a wonderful place.

Bolivia, Solo travel

I travelled solo across Bolivia for 20 days. I started my journey in Sucre, then went to Uyuni, and later to La Paz. I was worried initially, but now I can say that I felt really safe. I used local buses, taxis and visited a lot of places. My only recommendation for Bolivia is to beware of scams. One guy sold me a bus ticket to another city at double the price.

Bolivia, Solo travel

I felt quite safe as a solo traveler, but of course with a certain general awareness. Bolivia is such a beautiful country with charming people and I would definitely recommend going there. I flew to La Paz and it was a bad idea because I got altitude sickness. I would recommend flying to a lower-lying city because it's really hard to know whether you're susceptible to it or not.

Bolivia, Group travel

I didn't have any problems in Bolivia, even though I went on a half-day tour. It's actually one of my favorite countries in the world, so underrated, and people are charming. It's also much better for vegetarians compared to Brazil and Peru.

Bolivia, Solo travel

I was in Bolivia and I really liked this country because of its diversity. It has mountains with glaciers, lakes full of flamingos, endless salt flats, jungle and pampas. As for safety, I was alone, I didn't speak Spanish, and yet I felt safe.

La Paz Murillo

La Paz is a great city to walk around, the transport is cheap and definitely has a great street food. cheapest and vibrant is a great place to explore by yourself if you know Spanish if you don't you might struggle a lit

La Paz

It depends on the zone. For example El Alto it is definitely not a safe place, I wouldn't be walking alone nor at noon nor at night. Sopocachi is the central part and it's pretty safe. I live in the south zone, the safest of all zones.

Overall La Paz is safe. Don't go to quiet places. I preferr to stay where it's crowded, but mind you surrandings, always keep your valuables well hidden. If you are taking any public vehicles I would suggest Pumakatari, they have different stops.

Tips: Everything in Bolivia is very cheap. Usually, 1$ = 7 Bolivian bolivianos. When you're walking the streets, make sure you're not alone in the dark or where there aren't too many people, and never trust anyone. Bolivia is not as safe as traveling to Europe, so I recommend being careful. Be careful if you get into taxis, make sure they have the company logo and name on the side of the car. Police in Bolivia are very corrupt. Always try to cooperate, and if you're in trouble, just offer them 50 Bolivian bolivianos, and it should be fine. People in Bolivia appreciate it when you try to speak their language. Must see places: Tiwanaku Puerta del Sol Lago titikaka Salar de uyuni Laguna verde Casa de la moneda Huellas de dinosaurios Cristo de la concordia Cerro rico El fuerte de samaipata Chiquitania de Santa Cruz de la sierra Best food: Santa Cruz: Cuñapes, Empanada , Tamales, Pan de arroz, Majadito, Locro La Paz: Fricase Oruro: Charquekan Potosí: Sopa de mani Cochabamba: Silpancho, Trancapecho, Pique a lo macho Best drinks: Beer: Huari, Paceña ice Liquor: Singani Juices: Somó, Mocochinchi, Chicha

I would say that Bolivia is quite safe. You definitely need to show street smarts, just as you should in most places. A bigger issue could be the altitude, so it's better to start at a lower level and gradually rise higher. Also, be careful with the water, it is best to completely avoid drinking it during your visit to Bolivia.

La Paz is really a safe place. As in every other city, you have to watch out for your belongings when you are in the center. If you are planning to use a taxi, try to choose those that are radio taxis or Uber.