https://www.boliviabella.com/facts-blog.html Facts about Bolivia, news, travel information, tourist attractions, advice for working, retiring and living in Bolivia. Subscribe for instant updates on BoliviaBella.com en-us Facts Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:55 -0400 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:55 -0400 boliviabella.com https://www.boliviabella.com/alternative-accomodations-in-bolivias-jesuit-mission-towns.html49a454da15808c9b2b16ce71e0a2af64I'm planning to be in San Jose and San Ignacio for the Baroque Music Festival 2026 from 19th April until 25th April. There are no hotel vacancies in mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:36 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/is-bolivia-safe-for-americans-anymore.html452df3206750cdfc51451baed7fa1d15I lived in Bolivia a few years back, during a time when I was doing service for my church, at this time there was a lot of change taking place (new president). Mon, 9 Feb 2026 16:17:24 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/moving-to-bolivia-for-a-year-which-city-do-you-recommend.htmlf9fed86366d814dcaca02813731da07aWe are a family of 5 looking to relocate to Bolivia for a year. We will have a 7th grader, 9th grader, and 3rd grader. Our kids go to a bilingual school Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:24:35 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/need-ideas-for-bolivian-gifts-for-family-and-friends-in-us.htmld84a4de0fe8e597a571947e36a88a413Hi there! I've lived in Cochabamba for 12+ years and each year I go back to California to visit family and friends, I bring the usual Bolivian chocolates, Sat, 6 Dec 2025 11:00:59 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/bolivia-eliminates-tourism-visa-requirements-for-us-citizens-and-others-12012025.html38f8045efeef1317f2919adf947fa7a8Bolivia has eliminated tourism visa requirements for US citizens, announcing its decision on December 1st, 2025. Americans, as well as citizens of Israel,
Tue, 2 Dec 2025 19:53:10 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/where-to-buy-salteas-in-the-united-states.html370a1f64ea7704370ab1ac5390b3dc8bAre there any places that make salteñas and ship them here in the US? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:21:51 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/gibt-es-deutsche-in-cobija-bolivien.htmlf8693facba9a810d889fe8b63bb0dde2Gibt es Deutsche in Cobija Bolivien, oder auch nur deutsch sprechende? Wer kann helfen oder vermitteln. Wir sind Deutsche und suchen Anschluß und Hilfe. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:15:46 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/looking-for-someone-to-do-a-sajama-3day-treck-with-me.html2fd60c1b8ad7fa07a4624075b964a83eHi, I'm searching people to do a 3-day hike in the Sajama National Park with me. Reachable easily from La Paz, it has volcanoes, geisers and hot springs. Mon, 6 Oct 2025 09:22:50 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/famous-bolivians-artist-genaro-ibez.html05c65b28cbc3e0e99e6a541559fd6b8aGenaro Ibanez was a notable Bolivian artist, born in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1903. He studied at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid, Spain, where he honed
Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:50:21 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/for-us-citizens-in-bolivia-there-will-be-a-passport-acceptance-event-in-cochabamba-on-september-10-and-11.htmlbbfe052f1e1d9da8e566a4b3514097abUS citizens needing to apply for passport services can do so in Cochabamba on September 11 or 12, 2025. This allows applicants to apply in Cochabamba without Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:14:42 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/recommendations-for-spanish-schools-in-bolivia.html870768cd1f4227d6440b6ce59085b795I am a senior retired teacher. I lived in La Paz for 2 years in the 70’s. I’d love to return to Bolivia and brush up on my Castellano. Any recommendations Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:12:28 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/i-need-help-finding-a-job-in-bolivia.html8f8596ddefff6c0f8bafb187223ac8abHi my name is Paola, I just graduated this summer with my B.A in Math and minor in Computer Science. I need help finding work here. What jobs accept US Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:49:37 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/day-trip-to-a-jesuits-mission-tourism-in-bolivia.html4a0219997ba2a06367b5f7696961ec18Hello. Is it possible to make a day trip to San Javier from Santa Cruz? I will be staying in Santa Cruz for only three days and would very much to visit Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:20:30 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/bolivias-tsimane-culture-the-slowest-aging-people-in-the-world.html60be902c620dfc7e8194fbc5105fd9ddThe Tsimane, the Bolivian community whose inhabitants age more slowly than the rest of the world Scientific research reveals that this indigenous group Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:42:17 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/malaysia-passport-travel-from-cuzco-to-bolivia.html4a926b0d42e3fc9665e0ed645e99157bHow can I apply the visa to Bolivia for Malaysian passport? Can I do it in advance? Sun, 8 Jun 2025 22:24:55 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/can-someone-recommend-a-local-tour-operator.htmldeed5d3197f066f06bb323d2f0d7b5c9Hello, Me and my wife will make a tour to Jaguarland in August. We also would like to experience Bolivia's Landscape (Uyuni and the lagunas), flora, different Mon, 26 May 2025 11:12:38 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/looking-for-a-furnished-one-bed-apartment-in-santa-cruz-bolivia.html0701a707372679b0864d2b215237b123Canadian looking for a clean all inclusive (utilities) furnished apartment for one month. Safe, quiet area with easy access to centro, shopping etc. Fri, 9 May 2025 10:51:04 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/compras-de-productos-bolivianos-en-usa.htmld14da14082bd94ef267298b01ba45c05Aquí para compartir, que quiero les vaya bien a los dueños de Bolmarket, tienen productos nuestros como pasankalla, api,tallarines y otros fideos hechos Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:25:39 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/i-want-to-adopt-in-bolivia1.htmlcc54ee5c4ea12dbbe253d16e64063879My heart's always been there. We finished our residency here in Bolivia and one thing we are praying God blesses us with is the option for adoption. I'm Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:40:38 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/api-morado-in-los-angeles.html89ed3e3a5956f1e2b3912909bc313d55Hello all! I came across a blog on here similarly looking for Api in the states, but sadly, all the suggestions weren't an option for me in Los Angeles. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:08:52 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/where-can-i-find-api-morado-in-los-angeles.htmla0461e717457306b4f690935fb84000aHello all! I came across a blog on here similarly looking for Api in the states, but sadly, all the suggestions weren't an option for me in Los Angeles. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:33:26 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/american-retirees-tax-obligations-in-bolivia.html13002414a679de9f55f44293a0de8a16Do American retirees living in Bolivia have to pay taxes on social security? Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:44:33 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/buscamos-gua-de-pesca-en-beni-con-lancha.htmlb6dd346c6f1a308c4f7957d43500c6dfHola. ¿Alguien puede recomendarme un guía de pesca en Beni, digamos a 100 km de Trinidad, que tenga lancha? Estamos buscando pescar tucunaré y pagaremos
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:18:07 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/sucre.html4bb19124601d3c7cb574e3c2b64d2b02Sucre, the Capital of Bolivia, is known as La Ciudad Blanca, the White City for its beautiful colonial architecture. Find hotels, tourist attractions, learn the history of Chuquisaca, Bolivia.
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 19:36:46 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/can-you-recommend-an-immigration-attorney-in-santa-cruz-bolivia.html2a6c844afc4fac477fec4fd67bf5f166Hello. I am a U.S. citizen who lived in Santa Cruz from 2006 to 2012. Now that I am retired, I intend to relocate to Santa Cruz in May 2025 from Buenos Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:26:18 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/productos-bolivianos-para-los-bolivianos-en-estados-unidos.html31ffeb725569f35493ce5548dd482f75Quiero compartir un sitio web que se llama BoliviaContigo.com. Envían café Copacabana, chocolates, sopas deshidratadas, llajua, y productos nacionales.
Wed, 2 Oct 2024 11:29:23 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/linaza.html6bdf590bf389df9afb047e6bc9ae0715Linaza juice (raw flax seed juice) is very light and refreshing. It's healthy too! Get the recipe for this delicious drink from our Bolivian food and recipes section.
Mon, 9 Sep 2024 19:15:15 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/message-for-us-citizens-21-august-2024-town-hall-meeting-in-la-paz.html7ee6d2d6a5c893fcb3c3ba5ac49b2dc1REMINDER: There will be a town hall meeting for U.S. citizens in La Paz on August 21st. This will be an opportunity to meet Embassy officials and ask questions Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:06:59 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/house-for-sale-in-samaipata.htmlae521a4b31cf37fa1a97004898bf5e4cHello, We are expats wanting to sell our nice house and small property. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact us with this number: (6)
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 09:24:33 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/patrick-lockton-cordova-famous-bolivian-filmmakers.html37528ff8c1cd8b5bf7bc4c084aa0da48I am a film historian and NYU graduate. My thesis was on Bolivian cinema. I noticed you were missing a few famous filmmakers. Most noticeably, the reclusive,
Thu, 1 Aug 2024 22:41:31 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/do-i-need-a-letter-of-invitation-to-visit-bolivia.html12369b9f044498ad710bec843c40384aIn filling out the Specific Purpose Visa application form, it asks for a letter of invitation. Can any Bolivian citizen provide that if my sole purpose Thu, 1 Aug 2024 19:11:22 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/can-i-lose-permanent-residency-for-leaving-bolivia.html4b05b50a67d8d64532bc632c07bf41fdHello. I’m a US citizen with permanent residency in Bolivia, although I no longer live there. My understanding was that if I left Bolivia for more than Thu, 1 Aug 2024 19:01:47 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/finding-expats-in-cochabamba.html7d8ad9a813849d971e30d123ba6618ecI am moving to Cochabamba in Aug. 2023 for 3 years (work). Are they any gringos living there???? Also any social life involving North Americans? Thank Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:13:23 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/bolivian-biscuit.html4e101025c3b9a92dd62bd78d4be51616When visiting La Paz late 1990s/early 2000s we frequented a shop at Plaza Abaroa that sold exclusively small round breads with additions inside such as Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:01:40 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/i-was-incarcerated-for-several-years-in-san-pedro-prison.htmlf81ec7df4b9085cb57298ff6a349efa3I was incarcerated for several years in San Pedro Prison in the 1970s. Tours were happening since then. It was actually a relief to enter the prison after Wed, 8 Mar 2023 20:11:21 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/yvaga-guazu-eco-park.html5b86809313d80c3041909b4159378f12The Yvaga Guazu Eco Park of Santa Cruz, Bolivia is a hidden tropical paradise where biologist tour guides will show you over 800 species of tropical plants.
Mon, 6 Mar 2023 02:47:47 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/live-in-bolivia.html947bc464357e1b00e85214ec49498d52If you plan to live in Bolivia you MUST tour through this information and facts about relocating, moving, retirement, adoption, expat living, immigration, visas and more! All from others who live here
Sat, 4 Mar 2023 11:09:26 -0500 https://www.boliviabella.com/me-has-visto-missing-people-in-bolivia.html6a871c3e43cd2415efe5d9843012a2a6Help find missing people in Bolivia using the Internet and Social Networks. Share reports to our group or post them on our website to be added to our algorithm.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:29:31 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/hiking-the-road-of-death.html750bf8a1afccb6750283d8d4feb91a20I am not a great bicycle rider and therefore would not want to try to bicycle this road. But hiking maybe??? Has anyone ever hiked the road? Some basic Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:40:33 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/looking-for-old-friend.htmle46bfd87c306687e22796faac4ef3507I lived in La Paz for 2 years, 1973-75. My best friend was Julio Cesar Castagnon Gomez. He was a medical student at the time. I returned once in 1980, Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:32:39 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/would-like-to-find-family-related-to-our-adopted-son.html58a142f6a31299b56aa597399e94360fWe adopted our son from Bolivia in December 1991. We would like to find out if any of his family members are interested in getting in contact with him. Tue, 9 Aug 2022 19:48:34 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/spicy-tangerine-jam-bolivian-food-and-recipes.html4907abc90e063c3976db147d62f42f19If you've never made your own spicy tangerine jam, you haven't lived life to the fullest yet... but there's still time, because this recipe takes very
Tue, 9 Aug 2022 18:07:06 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/somo.htmlc4872cc6505c45e70f5d17b14e9d7a39Somo is a very light and refreshing cold juice made from a specific type of white corn kernel. See this and other recipes for Bolivian drinks and food here.
Tue, 9 Jun 2020 16:50:00 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/pet-travel-requirements.htmle08a970def6114f7c00568634460c998Pet travel requirements for traveling to and from Bolivia with pets. Not a tourist? See pet relocation companies, pet immigration requirements, and more.
Tue, 9 Jun 2020 16:47:01 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/salteeria-santa-cruz.html444877dd4374a6a5e4ee3e445c553389These are the best Salteñas in Santa Cruz. I had tried other 4 salteñas before this one since I arrived, but this one is further the best one, I definitely Tue, 2 Jun 2020 03:14:08 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/repatriation-flight-from-bolivia-to-miami-may-13-2020.html94dd42525ae90d061b784d5c548f9c25Location: Bolivia. Event: Domestic and Repatriation Flight Options. May 13 to Miami (MIA): Boliviana de Aviacion (BoA) airlines has announced a humanitarian
Sat, 9 May 2020 19:32:24 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/domestic-and-repatriation-flight-options-from-bolivia.htmle64fe508c3857b2389176cadbff6064c8 May 2020 Location: Bolivia. Event: Domestic and Repatriation Flight Options. May 7 through 10 within Bolivia: Amaszonas airlines announced a series
Fri, 8 May 2020 01:31:00 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/may-10th-repatriation-flight-from-bolivia-through-brazil.html754a5146500dae8dc8abc370dbdfec54Location: Bolivia. Event: Repatriation Flight Options. Amaszonas airlines has announced an additional repatriation flight connecting the cities of La Paz
Sat, 2 May 2020 04:24:43 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/quarantine-measures-in-bolivia-extended-to-may-10-2020.html81de29491d5eea7c1bdc6239e66a6760Health Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia, April 30, 2020. Location: Bolivia. Event: New Quarantine Measures in Bolivia. On April 29, the Bolivian government
Sat, 2 May 2020 04:20:16 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/repatriation-flight-options-to-the-united-states-and-brazil-on-april-29th-and-may-4th-2020.html6987090b7110e679e8dadb9bbbc297daLocation: Bolivia. Event: Repatriation Flight Options. Boliviana de Aviacion (BoA) airlines has announced a flight from La Paz (LPB), Cochabamba (CBB),
Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:59:04 -0400 https://www.boliviabella.com/bolivia-health-alert-us-embassy-la-paz-april-24-2020.htmlfcff0698848ae5d202c4f1c09e051340Location: Bolivia. Event: Quarantine Measures in Bolivia. National quarantine measures remain in effect in Bolivia through April 30, 2020. All commercial
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