Should you live in Bolivia? If you aren't sure yet whether or not you'd like to move to Bolivia, let us put you in contact with other expatriates who live here. We continually ask expats in Bolivia to share their stories. Hearing the experiences and opinions of others may help you make the choices you feel are best for you! Plus, our
Expat Services unit can help you apply for residency, find a home, open a bank account, get a driver's license, and more. Take a look at these important pages:
Visit the home pages of Bolivia's nine states
Information on Living in Bolivia
Bolivia Forums
Ask any question you want about retiring or living in Bolivia in our public forums. Or share your Bolivia travel or expat stories to help others.
Facts about Bolivia
Brush up on Bolivia's history, geography, politics, economy, people, culture and more.
Bolivia Culture and Customs
Be open to Bolivian culture. Learn about social customs and culture in Bolivia.
People and Cultures of Bolivia
There are 36 indigenous groups and dozens of other cultures in Bolivia. Get to know us.
Housing in Bolivia
Everything you need to know about renting, buying or selling a home, plus our own house hunting experiences.
Hotels
Expats often use hotels as temporary housing until they find a home.
Holidays, and Entertainment
So you live here. Now what do you do? Find out how to keep your family entertained.
Bolivian Food and Recipes, Markets and Grocery Stores
What to eat, where to shop for ingredients for Bolivian food, and how to cook it.
Shopping
We're working on a new section to list stores and malls of interest to you.
Restaurants
A comprehensive list of restaurants, bars, cafés, and bakeries in Santa Cruz.
Healthcare
Doctors, hospitals, opticians, dentists, and other medical and emergency services.
Laundry Services and Dry Cleaners
Find out where you can wash your clothes or get them dry cleaned if you don't have a washer at home or are traveling Bolivia.
Where to Recycle
Bolivia has no recycling centers but there are places that want some of your recycle-able items.
Bolivian Money
Our currency, how and where to exchange money, how to transfer money.
Banking in Bolivia
A list of banks and credit unions, and how accounts and finances work here.
Bolivian Insurance Companies
Expat insurance doesn't cover everything. A list of Bolivian insurance companies.
Bilingual Lawyers
When you need legal help or documentation, these bilingual lawyers can help.
Bolivian Roads
All about roads, road safety, and driving around in messy Bolivian traffic.
Bolivian Drivers License
How to get a drivers license if you plan to own a car and drive here.
Rent a Car
Reputable companies you can rent a car from. How it works. What to avoid.
Couriers and Mail
How the mail system works, how to send mail and packages, international couriers.
Learn Spanish
Where and how to learn Spanish either before you arrive or in Bolivia.
Translations
When Spanish is exhausting and you just need someone to do the talking for you.
Airlines, Buses, Trains, Taxis, and Waterways
All the different modes of transportation in Bolivia and how they work.
Bilingual Churches
Find a church to attend in your chosen Bolivian city.
Bolivian Education System
Public schools, private schools, private universities, institutes and more.
Foreign Exchange Students
Planning to spend a school year in Bolivia? Information for teens and parents.
Bolivia News
Bolivian newspapers, English newspapers, how to read up on Bolivia news.
Bolivia in the News
Get news about Bolivia in English from these major online news sources.
Basic Cost of Living
From our forums: how much does it cost to live in Bolivia?
Adopting in Bolivia
The process, some true expat adoption stories, and advice.
Bolivia on a Budget
28 ways to blow your budget in Bolivia (or avoid doing so).
Altitude Sickness
Moving to the highlands? Find out how to avoid or alleviate altitude sickness.
Children Born Overseas
Your child's citizenship, rights and obligations. What if your child is born in Bolivia?
Learning to Bargain
Bargaining prices is expected in some places here. Learn how to do this.
How to Call Bolivia from Overseas
Be sure your friends and family know how to make phone calls to Bolivia when you move.
Plan Your Trip
Visit this section for all the information you need to plan your travel.
Know before you go!
An interview about living in Bolivia as an expatriate. Be sure to listen to both parts. Also, questions you may want to ask yourself before deciding to move to Bolivia.
Embassies and Consulates
Register with your country's embassy before you travel or upon arrival.
Prepare in Advance
A list of things you should consider when preparing to move to Bolivia.
Travel precautions
Precautions to take before and during travel and while living in Bolivia.
Bolivia Visa Requirements
Be sure you know which type of visa you need to tour or live in Bolivia.
Citizenship vs. Residency
If you are considering applying for Bolivian citizenship, read this first.
Americans
Information, announcements and travel advisories, mostly from the U.S. Embassy.
Traveling with Kids
Important things you should know about traveling with children to and in Bolivia.
Traveling with Pets
Information and recommendations about pet travel documentation and other stuff.
Shipping and Moving Companies
Ways to find international and Bolivian shipping and moving companies.
Customs
As in airport and border-point customs, not Bolivian customs and traditions.
Bolivian Immigration
A general explanation about how immigration works and how to get our residency.
Travel Insurance
Why we recommend travelers purchase travel insurance, travel tips, and more.
Moving Overseas with Kids
A former expat kid, and now expat mother, tells you 20 things you need to know.
Plan Your Trip
Visit this section for all the information you need to plan your travel.
