Informacion Útil acerca de Bolivia
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Language Spanish is the language most use in the cities. But because Bolivia is country ethnically and culturally diverse, other languages are spoken mostly in small towns and villages Currency The official currency is the boliviano BoB (Bs). However, most establishments will accept U.S. dollars and some will also accept Euros. The safest way to change foreign currency into bolivianos is through a bank or a money exchange office.
We do not recommend changing money on the street corners. Do not accept dollars or Euros currency that is a bit torn because it will be rejected if you try to use it.
Most of the banking facilities have ATMs where you can withdraw money (Bolivianos or U.S. dollars) any time of the day.
For visitors from some countries in Europe, would be a good idea to bring Euros.
Communications & Internet
All around the cities and in most towns and villages you’ll find public telephones where you can make national and international calls.
Internet you may find the this service in many small towns. The price per one hour using the business’ computer is about 3 (three) bolivianos.
Taxes and Tips
Once a purchase is made in stores and all kind of commercial business, taxes (IVA) should be charged.
Tips are usually ten percent of the total amount in restaurants.
In tours this is at about 50 Bs per day.
Voltage
The electricity voltage is not the same in all the country. Most of 5 stars hotels have both voltages 220V as 110V. In Santa Cruz the voltage is 220V. In La Paz the voltage is 110V
Time
The official time for the whole Bolivia is -04:00 in relation to the Greenwich Meridian Time.
Shoppings
Most of the stores and shopping centers are opened from Monday thorough Saturdays from 09:00 to 20:00 and in the afternoon from 15:00 to 20:00.
Commerce
Most commerce are open Mondays thorough Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 And Saturdays from 09:
Banks
Most banks are open Mondays through Fridays from 09:00 to 16:00
Post office
The central post of Bolivia (ECOBOL) is located on Junin St., #150, half block from main square. Open Monday to Friday From 08:00 to 19:30 – Saturday, Sundays closed
Charge for International Passengers in Airports
In International airports there is a charge of a Bs. 260 plus 24 US Dollars when the visitor has been in the country 91days or more. If the visitor has been 90 days or less pays only 24 US Dollars.
National and Local Newspapers
There are several newspapers in Bolivia : In La Paz, “La Razon”, “ El Diario” . In Santa Cruz, “El Nuevo Día”, “El Deber”. In Cochabamba, “Los Tiempos” . In Sucre, “El Correo Del Sur”. To name some of them.
Useful Links
News from Bolivia
Information to enter Bolivia Consulate General of Bolivia in Washington, DC
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