Survival guide
in Bolivia by AIESEC
About
Bolivia
Population: 8,922,000 Capital: La Paz (administrative)—Sucre (constitutional) Area: 1,098,581 square kilometers (424,164 square miles) Principal languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara and Guarani Religion: Roman Catholic Mobile country code: +591 Time zone: GMT/UTC - 4h during Standard Time
Bolivia Bolivia is a country in South America, bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south, Chile and Peru to the west. It has a Native American population which has mixed Spanish cultural elements with their ancestors' traditions. The Spanish-speaking population mainly follows Western customs.
The cultural development of what is now Bolivia is divided into three distinct periods: pre-Columbian, colonial, and republican. Important archaeological ruins, gold and silver ornaments, stone monuments, ceramics, and weavings remain from several important pre-Columbian cultures. Major ruins include Tiwanaku, Samaipata, Inkallaqta and Iskanwaya.
OTHER INFORMATION
MONEY Bid: 1$ = 6,86 Bs Ask: 1$ = 6,96 Bs In Bolivia are many exchange currency houses and ATMs (We recommend you to use international Visa & MasterCard)
WHEATER The weather in Bolivia vary in many regions of the country, although when speaking of weather, Bolivians typically refer only to two seasons (the rainy season and dry season), usually there is no gradual entry into the winter or summer.
TRANSPORT Bus ticket: 2 Bs = 0,29 $ Bolivia's transportation systems ranges from adequate to poor, largely depending on the región of the country. The country has a network of roads, railroads, rivers and airports. Taxi prices are negotiable.
Safety Emergency phone numbers: Police Number 110 Emergency Number 165 Fire Number 119 PAC ( Police Citizen Support ) 120 Search and Rescue 138 Emergency Reten 114 Bolivia SAR 132
City tips: Do not carry big sums of money in your wallets Always carry a copy of your documents take care of your valuable belongings
Pharmacies: Bolivia has a big number of pharmacies, some of then are open 24 hours. Remember to bring any medications you may need
Consider that.......
- You can't forget your insurance health. - Our line power (50Hz,220V) and sockets could be different from yours be sure to take travel adapters for our devices. - Mobile services are pretty cheap in Bolivia, in average 1,20 Bs a minute of calls and 0,20 Bs a SMS. You will buy a SIM-card for local calls and you will be able to recharge it. Please make sure your cell supports GMT standard.
What do AIESEC provide? Accommodation free: either in a flat, hosting family or hostel with basic living condition. One meal a day. Pick up from airport. Preparation from host committee before arrival. Incoming preparation seminar after arrival. Buddy 2.0: person that gonna be your help in Bolivia. Personal development plan.
Bolivia Is waiting for you
CONTACTS Maria Ahenke -Vice-president of IGCDP Cellphone: +591 70730798 Mail: maria.ahenke@aiesec.net Winny Sejas - Be Free Project Manager Cellphone: +591 72696423 Mail: winny.sejas@aiesec.net Gabriela Calvimontes - Do it for her/Feel good Project Manager Cellphone: +591 75983189 Mail: gabriela.calvimontes@aiesec.net Claudia Nogales - LINKage Project Manager Cellphone: +591 70797231 Mail: clau.ane.92@gmail.com