Bolivia is a pretty safe country - but as cities grow so does thieving, so... for your security, please consider the following suggestions:

• If you need to be transported from your hotel to other places, it is advisable to ask your Hotel reception for a “Radio Taxi”.

• When walking along the streets, or in public and crowded places, please don't get distracted and keep an eye on your things.

• Never contract a tour or other tourist service in the street. Do so via authorized Travel Agents.

• There are some delinquents trying to make tourists believe that they belong to the Police, or Anti-Narcotics Forces, please be careful.

• Always carry with you the name, address and telephone number of your Hotel and Travel Agent in Bolivia.

• Leave all important documents at your hotel security box.

• You must not give your credit card PIN (Personal Identification Number) to anybody and at any place. Don't answer to any strange question referred to your credit card.


Source: Dirección de Turismo Honorable Alcaldía Municipal de La Paz