TransportProtests strike and road blockades 

TheThere interprovincialare transportongoing unionprotests and road blockades in the department of La PazPaz, announcedincluding anthe indefinitecity strikeof fromLa 6 MayPaz, 2026.with Ifthe arisk busof companythem sellsbecoming youviolent. aFollow ticketthe ‘condicionado’advice itof meanslocal theyauthorities willand do not guaranteecross arrival toblockades.  

The situation has the potential to deteriorate quickly and without warning. Make sure you are ready to change your destination.plans Checkquickly localif adviceneeded. beforeIf travellingyou are trying to leave Bolivia, check for messaging from your airline or tour operator for up-to-date information. Ensure your travel documents remain valid and doconfirm notyou crosshave blockades. any required visas for onward travel. 

Due to the road blockades, if you purchase a bus ticket ‘condicionado’ it means the bus company may not be able to guarantee arrival to your destination. When travelling, do not use the roads on following routes until further notice:notice: 

• Between

  between La Paz and Copacabana (Lake Titicaca)Titicaca) 

• Between

  between La Paz and Oruro Oruro  

• Between

  between La Paz and Uyuni via OruroUyuni via Oruro 

• Between

  between La Paz and Rurrenabaque and Rurrenabaque  

Walking on certain roads may be dangerous due to ongoingthe risk of violence around blockades and the effects of altitude. If you are in safe accommodation along these routes, you should remain there and follow the advice of the local authorities.authorities. 

Flights operate normally. 

Any British national who is currently stuck in a road blockade, or who requires urgentwho requires urgent consular assistance,consular assistance, should contact us by phone on +591on +44 2-2010020.

If you are in the UK, please call the FCDO in UK +44 (0)20 7008 5000, selecting the option: ‘Consular services for British nationals’. You’ll be put through to our 24/7 Consular team in our Consular Contact Centre.Centre. If you are in Bolivia and using a phone with a local SIM please call +591 2-2010020 and select option 2.