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If you plan to live in Bolivia, this section is fully loaded for future residents. It contains first-hand facts, information, and resources you'll need to plan and prepare for relocation.

It will become your travel companion and will continue to provide assistance as you make new living, housing and business arrangements in the heart of South America!

This is one of the largest sections on the site, which began as a Santa Cruz site but is now growing to include information on other regions too! Be sure to visit my sister site too (YOU inspired it!): GoSouthExpat.com

7 Oct. 2009: Police Detaining Foreigners Here's why - and what you should do.

Each section has very detailed information

Preparations and precautions before you arrive

Bolivian and foreign embassies and consulates

Immigration and travel with kids

Housing, and real estate agents

What is anticretico and what are houses like here

Bolivian food and recipes plus markets and grocery stores

Shipping, moving, and customs clearance

Emergency services such as hospitals and pharmacies

Security and how to avoid being a victim of crime

Insurance companies and legal aid

Drivers licenses, road conditions, car rental, and towing

Banks and currency exchange, couriers and postal service

How to set up utilities and other basic services

Helpful Spanish phrases and a list of the best translators

Churches, missions and religions

Universities, schools and other educational institutions

Events and holidays, the arts and entertainment

Local media sources in English and Spanish

Adoption of Bolivian children

Super specific information on travel with pets

I recently found out there's a mobile dogwash in Santa Cruz

Learn how to make free or cheap international phone calls.

Read all about the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra here.

Information specifically for Americans and information on new visa rules

Find the U.S. Citizens Service of the U.S. Consulate

Why you should consider renting not buying a cellphone (yet).

If you're not accustomed to buying travel insurance read up.

GoSouthExpat.com lists providers of insurance for expatriates

We asked expat tax experts to give you U.S. expat tax advice

Learn about tax refunds for expats from 16 countries

Temporary housing: ever considered a vacation rental vs. a hotel?

Home exchange is another temporary housing option

Moving to the highlands? Read about altitude sickness

All the different modes of transport: airlines, buses, trains and taxis

20 things you must know if you are moving overseas with kids

28 ways to totally blow your budget in Bolivia

Do expats ever not feel foreign?

10 questions you MUST ASK before relocating to South America!

Things that make expats go “hmmm...”

The top 40 things to do in Santa Cruz!

Learn to barter in Bolivia. When, where, and how to get the best prices.

NOW ON MY EXPAT WEBSITE GET THESE REPORTS - FREE!

Click here to see how you can gain access to three very important reports on
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CHECK OUT ALL THE FORUMS: Our forums section allows you to add your own page about anything related to Bolivia! And now, if you share something that might be useful to other BoliviaBella readers you can download Bella's Bolivia Screensaver free.

Resources I recommend you take a look at

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It's here! Culture Transition Coach Heather Markel's RELOCATION SUCCESS GUIDE is now available. I wrote about Heather on our sister site where I explain to you how she helps expatriates transition smoothly to new countries as a Culture Transition Coach. If anyone knows about living overseas it's Heather. If you'll be relocating to South America soon, Heather has made a huge number of tools available to you in an easy downloadable package. Read about her own experiences, learn techniques to overcome culture shock or relocation depression, find out how to make new friends, find a fulfilling job or activities, and tons more. I'm a huge fan of Heather's. I've been waiting anxiously and it's SOOOOO worthwhile! When your preparing for your move, don't forget to take care of yourself too!




Feeling lost and lonely in your new country? You've GOT to read Heather Markel's Social Success Strategies. Heather is a Culture Transition Coach for expats. I know, I know! You're going, "I don't need this". We all need a push sometimes. Find out more on my expat site GoSouthExpat.com.



ExpatCFO.com offers a FREE kit that explains the 17 documents expats cannot live without. Read more here at my expat site GoSouthExpat.com.

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