Boliwia

• Fake police — real police won't ask to inspect your wallet.
• Taxi overcharging — agree on price before.
• Tour operators in Uyuni with unsafe vehicles — research companies.

• Altitude sickness is severe — La Paz and Uyuni are above 3,500m. Acclimatize slowly.
• Drink coca tea. Chew coca leaves.
• Drink only bottled water.

• Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
• Yellow Fever for Amazon region.
• Routine vaccines up to date.

• Visit Salar de Uyuni — the world's largest salt flat is otherworldly.
• Explore La Paz's witches' market (Mercado de las Brujas).
• Try salteñas (Bolivian empanadas) and api (warm corn drink).

• Don't rush altitude acclimatization — take it seriously.
• Don't call coca chewing a drug thing — it's a sacred indigenous tradition.
• Don't be disrespectful at indigenous ceremonies.

Tip 10% at restaurants. Small tips for guides and drivers.

Casual and warm. La Paz is cold despite being tropical latitude. Layers essential.

Catholic with strong indigenous Aymara and Quechua spiritual traditions. Pachamama (Earth Mother) ceremonies are sacred. Respect indigenous rituals.