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  "slug": "bolivia-packing-list-what-to-pack",
  "url": "https://lovebolivia.com/bolivia-packing-list-what-to-pack/",
  "urlEs": "https://lovebolivia.com/es/bolivia-packing-list-what-to-pack/",
  "title": "Bolivia Packing List: What to Pack for 4,000 m and the Amazon",
  "titleEs": "Qué llevar a Bolivia: equipaje para 4.000 m y la Amazonía",
  "excerpt": "Bolivia asks you to pack for 4,000 m and for the Amazon in the same suitcase. Here is what actually goes in — and what to leave at home.",
  "excerptEs": "Bolivia te obliga a preparar la maleta para 4.000 m y para la Amazonía a la vez. Esto es lo que sí entra —y lo que se queda en casa.",
  "date": "2026-08-01",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-08-01",
  "readTime": "9 min",
  "eco": "altiplano",
  "tags": [
    "Bolivia Packing List",
    "Trip Planning",
    "Altitude",
    "Salar de Uyuni",
    "Bolivian Amazon"
  ],
  "author": "Daihana Travel",
  "imgUrl": "https://images.pexels.com/photos/18864596/pexels-photo-18864596.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1600",
  "llmSummary": "A Bolivia packing list has to cover a 3,860-metre altitude range, because a single two-week trip can move from Rurrenabaque at roughly 200 m to southwest circuit camps above 4,000 m. The core kit is a three-layer system — merino base, fleece or down mid-layer, windproof shell — plus SPF 50 sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses and a wide-brim hat for the extreme altiplano sun. Bolivia runs 230 volts at 50 Hz with type A, B and C sockets, so North American 120-volt-only devices need a transformer, not just a plug adapter. Domestic flights on Boliviana de Aviación allow 20 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of carry-on, which is less than most international tickets.",
  "llmSummaryEs": "Una lista de equipaje para Bolivia debe cubrir un desnivel de 3.860 metros, porque un mismo viaje de dos semanas puede ir de Rurrenabaque, a unos 200 m, a campamentos del circuito suroeste por encima de los 4.000 m. La base son tres capas —camiseta de merino, forro polar o plumón y chaqueta cortavientos— más protector solar SPF 50, protector labial, gafas de sol y sombrero de ala ancha para el sol extremo del altiplano. Bolivia funciona a 230 voltios y 50 Hz con enchufes tipo A, B y C, así que los aparatos norteamericanos de solo 120 voltios necesitan un transformador, no solo un adaptador. Los vuelos nacionales de Boliviana de Aviación permiten 20 kg en bodega y 7 kg de mano, menos que la mayoría de billetes internacionales.",
  "keyFacts": [
    "El Alto International Airport, which serves La Paz, sits at 4,061.5 m (13,325 ft) and is the highest international airport in the world.",
    "A two-week Bolivia trip can span an altitude range of about 3,860 m, from Rurrenabaque at roughly 200 m to southwest circuit camps above 4,000 m.",
    "Bolivia's mains supply is 230 volts at 50 Hz, using type A, B and C sockets, so single-voltage 120 V devices need a step-down transformer.",
    "Boliviana de Aviación allows 20 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of carry-on on domestic flights, below most international allowances.",
    "The CDC recommends yellow fever vaccination for areas below 2,300 m east of the Andes and malaria precautions below 2,500 m.",
    "The Salar de Uyuni covers 10,582 km² at roughly 3,656 m, and reflects enough sunlight to burn skin from below."
  ],
  "entities": [
    {
      "name": "La Paz",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "El Alto International Airport",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Salar de Uyuni",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rurrenabaque",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Boliviana de Aviación",
      "type": "Organization"
    }
  ],
  "faqItems": [
    {
      "q": "What should I pack for Bolivia?",
      "a": "Pack a three-layer system: merino or synthetic base layers, a fleece or light down mid-layer, and a windproof waterproof shell. Add SPF 50 sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, category 3 sunglasses and a wide-brim hat, because altiplano sun is far stronger than the temperature suggests. Bring broken-in walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and about 300 bolivianos in small notes for cash-only fees.",
      "qEs": "¿Qué hay que llevar a Bolivia?",
      "aEs": "Lleva un sistema de tres capas: camisetas de merino o sintéticas, un forro polar o plumón ligero y una chaqueta cortavientos e impermeable. Añade protector solar SPF 50, protector labial con filtro, gafas de sol categoría 3 y sombrero de ala ancha, porque el sol del altiplano pega mucho más de lo que sugiere la temperatura. Lleva zapatos ya domados, botella reutilizable y unos 300 bolivianos en billetes pequeños para pagos en efectivo."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I need a winter coat in Bolivia?",
      "a": "Yes, if your trip includes La Paz, Uyuni or the southwest circuit, even in summer. Nights on the altiplano fall below freezing year-round, and June and July camps above 4,000 m regularly drop to -10 °C or colder. A light down jacket that compresses into its own pocket is the best compromise, because you will not want to carry it in Rurrenabaque or Santa Cruz, where daytime temperatures often exceed 30 °C.",
      "qEs": "¿Hace falta abrigo de invierno en Bolivia?",
      "aEs": "Sí, si tu viaje incluye La Paz, Uyuni o el circuito suroeste, incluso en verano. En el altiplano las noches bajan de cero todo el año, y en junio y julio los campamentos por encima de 4.000 m suelen caer a -10 °C o menos. Un plumón ligero que se comprima en su propio bolsillo es la mejor solución, porque no querrás cargarlo en Rurrenabaque ni en Santa Cruz, donde de día se superan a menudo los 30 °C."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I buy warm clothes in Bolivia instead of packing them?",
      "a": "Yes, and it is often the smarter choice. Alpaca and llama knitwear is sold in every highland market, and a good alpaca jumper costs USD 15 to 40 in La Paz or Sucre, far less than equivalent quality abroad. Hats, gloves and socks cost USD 3 to 10. What you should not count on buying locally is technical gear: waterproof shells, hiking boots in large sizes and proper sunglasses are limited and expensive.",
      "qEs": "¿Puedo comprar ropa de abrigo en Bolivia en vez de llevarla?",
      "aEs": "Sí, y muchas veces es lo más inteligente. El tejido de alpaca y llama se vende en cualquier mercado del altiplano, y un buen jersey de alpaca cuesta entre 15 y 40 USD en La Paz o Sucre, mucho menos que una calidad similar fuera. Gorros, guantes y calcetines cuestan de 3 a 10 USD. Lo que no conviene dejar para comprar allá es el material técnico: chaquetas impermeables, botas de montaña en tallas grandes y gafas de sol buenas escasean y son caras."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much luggage can I take on domestic flights in Bolivia?",
      "a": "Boliviana de Aviación, the main domestic carrier, allows 20 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of carry-on on internal routes. That is less than most long-haul tickets, so a 23 kg suitcase that cleared your international flight can trigger an excess fee in La Paz. Small aircraft to Rurrenabaque are stricter still and occasionally weigh passengers with their bags when the runway is wet.",
      "qEs": "¿Cuánto equipaje puedo llevar en vuelos nacionales en Bolivia?",
      "aEs": "Boliviana de Aviación, la principal aerolínea nacional, permite 20 kg en bodega y 7 kg de equipaje de mano en rutas internas. Es menos que en la mayoría de billetes de larga distancia, así que una maleta de 23 kg que pasó sin problema en tu vuelo internacional puede generar recargo en La Paz. Los aviones pequeños a Rurrenabaque son aún más estrictos y a veces pesan al pasajero con su equipaje cuando la pista está mojada."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "El Alto International Airport — Wikipedia",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Alto_International_Airport"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bolivia — Traveler View, CDC Travelers' Health",
      "url": "https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bolivia"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bolivia — Power plugs, sockets and mains voltage",
      "url": "https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/bolivia/"
    }
  ],
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  "metaDesc": "Bolivia packing list for 2026: exactly what to pack for the altiplano at 3,650 m, the Uyuni salt flats and the Amazon in one trip, with real prices in USD.",
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