Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Postal Rates
Airmail
postales
(postcards) or letters weighing up to 20g cost about B$7.50 to the US,
B$9 to Europe and B$10.50 to the rest of the world. Relatively reliable express-mail ser-
vice is available for rates similar to those charged by private international couriers.
Receiving Mail
Reliable, free
lista de correos
(poste restante) is available in larger cities. Mail should be
addressed to you, c/o Lista de Correos (Poste Restante), Correo Central, La Paz (or
whatever city), Bolivia. Using only a first initial and capitalizing your entire last name
will help avoid confusion. Mail is often sorted into foreign and Bolivian stacks, so those
with Latin surnames should check the local stack as well as checking for your first name.
La Paz holds poste restante for two months. You will need your passport to collect the
mail.
Public Holidays
Public holidays vary from province to province. The following is a list of the main nation-
al and provincial public holidays; for precise dates (which vary from year to year), check
locally.
Nuevo Año
(New Year's Day) January 1
Carnaval
February/March
Semana Santa
(Easter Week) March/April
Día del Trabajo
(Labor Day) May 1
Corpus Christi
May/June
Día de la Independencia
(Independence Day) August 6
Día de Colón
(Columbus Day) October 12
Día de los Muertos
(All Souls' Day) November 2
Navidad
(Christmas) December 25
