Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
need to know
CURRENCY
»Boliviano (B$)
LANGUAGES
»Spanish, Quechua and Aymará
MONEY
»Cash is king, dollars are better than euros, but watch for counterfeits. ATMs and
credit cards are accepted in big cities. Small towns have cash advances.
VISAS
»Generally free for visits up to 90 days. US citizens need to pay.
CELL PHONES
»Local SIM cards work on most modern phones. Roaming rates are high. Data rates
are even higher.
TRANSPORTATION
»Harrowing bus rides, some trains in the Altiplano, boats on the rivers of the Amazon.
Beware bogus taxis.
