Tips for driving your rental car in Bolivia
If you're travelling to Bolivia, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Bolivia is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city La Paz counts 877363 inhabitants. In La Paz hosts 8.4% of the entire country's population, which counts over 10460000 inhabitants. In Bolivia the language spoken most widespread is Spanish but people also speak Aymara, Quechua and Chiquitano. The time zone in Bolivia is GMT-04:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Bolivia is A / C and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Bolivia is +591, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Bolivia
With a fuel cost in Bolivia averaging at 0.7 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Bolivia shares its land borders with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 80488, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Bolivia as the 61st country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Bolivia there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Bolivian boliviano (BOB). Speed limits in town are 80 km/h and on motorways they are 90 km/h. Bear in mind that in Bolivia, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bolivia
Bolivia boasts seven UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: City of Potosí (cultural) and Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos (cultural).