South America
Can you drink tap water in Bolivia?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Bolivia?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including La Paz. Avoid ice and raw salads at cheap places.
Tap water by place in Bolivia
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Avoid ice and raw salads in cheap places; hostels have filter dispensers. |
| Uyuni | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled water. Hostels may offer refills; bring a few bottles on tours. |
| Sucre | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Hostels offer filter dispensers; avoid ice and raw salads at cheap stalls. |
| Copacabana | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Hostels have refill points; avoid lake water and ice. |
| Santa Cruz | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice and raw salads at street stalls. |
| Rurrenabaque | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Hostels offer refills; avoid ice and juices at street stalls. |
| Potosí | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere. Avoid ice and raw salads at cheap places. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bolivia
- Banco Central de Bolivia
- Dirección General de Migración
- Speedtest Global Index: Bolivia
- World Bank open data
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