Solo Female Travel in Bolivia

Solo travel experience

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.

Solo travel experience

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.

Solo travel experience

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.

Group travel experience

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.

Solo travel experience

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.

Solo travel experience

Bolivia is an underrated, hidden gem. Unbelievable urban landscapes (cable cars in La Paz), the Amazon jungle, desert, salt flats and the tranquil island on Lake Titicaca. Throughout my stay, I felt completely safe, and the costs were quite low. I don't speak Spanish very well, but I enjoyed what little I did learn. I traveled around using domestic flights, long and short distance buses, taxis and cable cars. I spent two weeks there and can't recommend it enough.

Solo travel experience

I visited La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Cochabamba and Oruro during Carnival. Overall, it was fun and inexpensive. A lot of history and culture, especially since I visited during Carnival. The only downside was altitude sickness. I had severe headaches, terrible shortness of breath and vomiting for about 5-7 days. The altitude was about 12,000 feet for most of my trip.

Solo travel experience

I was in Bolivia last summer. I fell in love with the unique charm of La Paz. And the trip to Salar de Uyuni was the highlight for me. I hope to return soon and see more of Bolivia.

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.