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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 agentsWhat 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 Dining Etiquette, Social Etiquette and Business Etiquette FREE and INSTANTLY!         
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LIVING IN BOLIVIA FORUM: Share your Best Advice for Living in Bolivia right here online and help a newbie avoid culture shock!LIVING OVERSEAS FORUM: In English or Spanish (or both) join a topic or start your own topic on Living Overseas and request or share information on what's its like to live or grow up in other cultures in general! 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

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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