Air
Bolivia is home to two major international airports: La Paz and Santa Cruz. Both airports offer domestic and international flights, serving destinations across the world. The national airline of Bolivia is Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano.

La Paz International Airport is situated 14kms southwest of the city centre. It is a fairly large airport with reasonable facilities including banks, ATMs, duty-free shopping, restaurants and bars. There is also a tourist information desk and internet facilities.

Coaches offer services into the city and depart whenever there are scheduled flight arrivals. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes. Minibuses and taxis are also available.

Parking can be found at the airport and there are the options of both long-term and short-term parking.

Santa Cruz International Airport is located 16kms from the centre of Santa Cruz and is the largest airport in Bolivia. Facilities include banks, ATMs, an abundance of shopping opportunities including duty-free, internet facilities, business lounges, restaurants, bars, information desks and car hire.

Taxis are available to take passengers into the city centre and there is also a bus service. Long-term and short-term parking is found on-site.

Rail
There is a rail connection to La Paz from La Quiaca and Pocitos in Argentina as well as a connection from Arica and Calama in Chile and Coroba in Brazil. While trains are fairly comfortable, it is important to book a first-class ticket if you want air conditioning and comfortable conditions. Journeys can be long and arduous, so it is important to take some form of entertainment with you.

Car
The Pan-American Highway that links Argentina with Peru crosses through Bolivia from the south to the northwest. It is well maintained, but driving in the rainy season can be dangerous. The main highways throughout the country are generally well-maintained.

Sea
Bolivia is a member of the International Maritime Organisation yet it is completely landlocked. However, it is possible to reach ports in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru by ship, and then connect by rail to La Paz or Santa Cruz. The nearest seaport is Arica in the extreme north of Chile.

Air
There are a number of airlines which operate internal flights. These include AeroSur and LAB. Travelling by air is the best way to get around the country, largely due to Bolivia’s geography. However, delays, cancellations and general unreliability are common occurrences.

Rail
Bolivia has two separate rail networks, both of which are unconnected: Eastern and Western. The Eastern network uses Santa Cruz as its hub, where you will find trains travelling to the Argentine and Brazilian borders. The main Western line between Oruro and Tupiza runs regular services.

The trains have three to four classes and some have restaurant cars. They are generally good value for money, although the speed of the trains can vary significantly. Tickets can be bought at stations on the day of departure.

Bus
Most long-distance bus trips can be completed overnight, although it is not adviseable to take long bus trips off main routes as they can be erratic and dangerous. Buses aren’t as comfortable as trains and journeys can be incredibly long.

Car
While many roads are paved, some are made of gravel and others of dirt. The national speed limit is 90kph and an International Driving Permit is required for all visiting drivers. International and local car rental companies can be found in La Paz and other major cities.

Taxi
All taxis have fixed rates and sharing taxis is common practice. Tipping is not necessary, but is of course welcomed by taxi drivers.

River
Double-decker passenger boats operate the routes between the small islands on Lake Titicaca and navigate the many rivers in the Amazon Basin. Most of these depart from Copacabana.