based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Lizeth
Spain
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, 2025Constance
France
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, 2025Lou
France
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
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, 2024Based on 9 local experiences
Based on 9 local experiences
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, 2025Nicole
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, 2025Jocelyn
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, 2025It 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, 2025Yara
La Paz
3 days
Hi, I’m yara. I walk in the life with medicine plants, tantra, the pleasure of breathing and joy the life. I’m a tarot reader, learning for be Amawt’a one day.
Isabel
Santa Cruz De La Sierra
7 days
Hi, I’m Isabel! I’m new to the app and thrilled to welcome you. If you’re visiting Santa Cruz, feel free to reach out—I’d be delighted to show you around! ¡Hola! Soy Isabel. Soy nueva en la app y estoy encantada de recibirte. Si estás de visita en Santa Cruz, no dudes en contactarme; será un placer mostrarte la ciudad. Olá! Sou a Isabel. Sou nova no aplicativo e estou muito animada para te receber. Se estiver visitando Santa Cruz, não hesite em me procurar; será um prazer te mostrar a cidade.
Yara
La Paz
Hi, I’m yara. I walk in the life with medicine plants, tantra, the pleasure of breathing and joy the life. I’m a tarot reader, learning for be Amawt’a one day.
Jassiel
La Paz
I'm Bolivian, and I'm a university student studying pure and natural sciences. I enjoy traveling and learning many things. My English is still basic, but I'm improving.