Capital city, Bolivia
Can you drink tap water in La Paz?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in La Paz?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Avoid ice and raw salads in cheap places; hostels have filter dispensers.
Key facts
- In La Paz: Drink bottled or filtered water. Avoid ice and raw salads in cheap places; hostels have filter dispensers.
- Across Bolivia: Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including La Paz. Avoid ice and raw salads at cheap places.
Tap water across Bolivia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| La Paz | No, drink bottled |
| Uyuni | No, drink bottled |
| Sucre | No, drink bottled |
| Copacabana | No, drink bottled |
| Santa Cruz | No, drink bottled |
| Rurrenabaque | No, drink bottled |
| Potosí | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in La Paz?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Avoid ice and raw salads in cheap places; hostels have filter dispensers.
Can you drink tap water in Bolivia?
Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including La Paz. Avoid ice and raw salads at cheap places.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Mi Teleférico
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
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