Real Estate in Bolivia
A Free Guide to Buying Bolivian Homes and Land
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Dec. 1, 2007:
US citizens entering Bolivia as tourists must now have an entry visa. Bolivian tourist visas can be applied for by mail or in person at Bolivian consulates in the United States, or at Bolivian ports of entry.
Facts About Bolivia
Bolivia is a land-locked nation bordered by Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Paraguay (the only other land-locked nation in South America). Its terrain is about the size of Montana and extremely diverse for such a small area. Climates range from the rugged Andes Mountains with a highland plateau, to hills surrounding the base of the Andees, and the lowland plains of the Amazon Basin.
Bolivia only one major natural hazard, which is flooding in the northeast during March and April - Unlike surrounding countries like Chile, which are subject to frequent earthquakes.
Bolivia shares about half of the world's highest lake with Peru - Lake Titicaca at an elevation of about 3,805 meters (12483 feet).
Bolivia ceded the Atacama corridor (the small piece of land that would contain Bolivia's only beachfront property in 1884. However, Chile gives Bolivia unrestricted maritime access through the corridor for Bolivian natural gas and other commodities.
More Quick Facts About Bolivia:
| Official name | República de Bolivia (Republic of Bolivia) |
| Capital | La Paz |
| Official languages | Spanish, Quechua and Aymara |
| Currency | boliviano (currency converter) |
| Population | 9,119,152 |
| Time Zone | GMT/UTC -4 |
| Primary Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Electricity | 220V 50HzHz |
| Country Dialing Code | 591 |
| Type of Government | Republic |
More Real Estate in Bolivia Tips To Come...
| Emergency services in Bolivia is the same number as in the US so it should be easy to remember. | |
| Police | 911 |
| American Citizen Services: La Paz | (591)(2)216-8297 |
| US consular agency: Cochabamba | (591)(4)425-6714 |
| US consular agency: Santa Cruz | (591)(3)351-3477 |