When you are planning a visit to a foreign country, getting information beyond the requisite travel warnings for Bolivia is definitely necessary. Being informed helps you feel more confident and helps to make your trip safer. Following these rough guidelines will help ensure your Bolivia safety.

Most travel warnings for Bolivia give the same general advice, which is good to follow no matter what country you are visiting from.

In cities like Santa Cruz, coca farmers are agitating for more rights and this anger frequently takes the forms of protests and marches, some of which can become violent. It is best to avoid these demonstrations whenever possible. If you encounter a roadblock, it is wise to avoid it if at all possible and not try to breach it. Protestors have been known to block access to road with stones, fallen trees and other debris. They have also planted bombs in roadblocks and can react violently when drivers attempt to bypass them.

Though on the itinerary of many a Bolivia tour, the area between the Cochabamba, Santa Cruz and Yungas region northeast of La Paz known as Chapare is a place of political unrest and regional violence. This can be a problem at times for tourists visiting that region. Area residents and government military clashing over coca cultivation have erupted into disturbances involving the use of tear gas other more forceful methods to quiet disturbances. These farmers, and those groups that are pro coca are fervently against the United States. American government and private interests in Bolivia have been targets of these groups in the past. Visitors to the Chapare or Yungas regions from the any country are encouraged to check with the Consular department of your country prior to your trip.

Female travelers are urged not to take tours alone, and try to go with a larger group tour whenever possible. If you and a travel partner decide to go with a tour guide, be sure to ask to see la autorización.

If you have chosen a trusted and reputable guide or company for your Bolivia tour, they will outline the risks you can expect to be taking. A wild Anacondas is just one example are one of the many natural risks are commonplace in the Amazon, so this and all other hazards are explained to you so that you can take necessary precautions.