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Bolivia
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Bolivia — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
BOB
Language
Spanish
Tipping
Customary
Region
Americas
Currency
Bolivia uses the Bolivian Boliviano (BOB). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Spanish, Quechua, Aymara. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants if no service charge; round up for taxis.
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Domestic flights are recommended for La Paz–Uyuni distances; the teleférico cable cars cover La Paz itself.
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What currency does Bolivia use?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian Boliviano (BOB). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Bolivia?
The main languages are Spanish, Quechua, Aymara. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Bolivia?
10% in restaurants if no service charge; round up for taxis.
How do you get around Bolivia?
Domestic flights are recommended for La Paz–Uyuni distances; the teleférico cable cars cover La Paz itself.