Town in Potosí, Bolivia
Can you drink tap water in Uyuni?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Uyuni?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water. Hostels may offer refills; bring a few bottles on tours.
Key facts
- In Uyuni: Drink bottled water. Hostels may offer refills; bring a few bottles on tours.
- 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 Uyuni?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water. Hostels may offer refills; bring a few bottles on tours.
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
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
- Entel Bolivia
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