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Bolivia

Plan a visit or move to Bolivia with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Bolivia?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all but essential travel to parts of Bolivia due to safety risks from flooding, landslides and snowfall.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Bolivia month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bolivia are typically September, October and November, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), June the coldest (average low 6°C), and January the wettest (about 153 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.211.215310.6
February19.311.11429.9
March18.810.81359.4
April19.19.9669.4
May19.78.2179.9
June19.96.3810.2
July20.26.4910.3
August20.96.71710.3
September22.69.22910.4
October22.810.36310.4
November22.410.98010.4
December20.611.31449.9

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What is being reported around Bolivia

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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Current public leadership

  • Rodrigo Paz

    Wikidata currently records this person as Bolivia's head of government. President of Bolivia.

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01 · Overview

Bolivia, in brief

Bolivia is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bolivia took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Bolivia

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bolivia

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Bolivia

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Bolivia

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bolivia

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bolivia

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bolivia

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Bolivia?

The capital of Bolivia is Sucre, and the total national population is estimated at 11,353,142.

02 · Q&A

Where is Bolivia located and what is its total area?

Bolivia is located in South America, spanning an area of approximately 1,098,580 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Bolivia?

The official currency is Boliviano (BOB) and the recognized languages include es-BO, qu, ay.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Bolivia?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Bolivia include La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Sucre, Oruro.

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Cities and towns in Bolivia