Bolivia Tourism Statistics

Tourists spent over $739.9 million while visiting Bolivia in 2024.

• Prior to the pandemic, international tourism receipts reached $837.3 million in 2019.
• Spending dropped to $188.6 million in 2020 and $189.7 million in 2021, due to the pandemic.
• International visitor spending totaled $498.8 million in 2022.
• International visitors spent $687.9 million in 2023, marking a 37.9% increase compared to 2022.
• Spending increased to $739.9 million in 2024, a 7.5% increase from the previous year.

Note: 2025 international visitor spending data has not been published yet.

How much did tourists spend in Bolivia in 2024?

• International visitors in Bolivia spent $739.9 million in 2024. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year, but still below the pre-pandemic level.

How much does it cost to visit Bolivia?

On average, Mid-range travelers can expect to spend between $50 and $70 per day.

• Backpackers typically spend less than $40 per day.
• On average, an international tourist in 2024 spent around $645 during their stay.

Bolivia had more domestic visitors than international visitors over the years, except in pre-pandemic year 2019.

• 2025 recorded 1.51 million domestic visitors (56.8%) and 1.15 million international visitors (43.2%) in Bolivia.
• Before the pandemic, Bolivia had 1.1 million domestic visitors (47%) while international visitors accounted for 1.24 million (53%).
• During the pandemic, domestic visitors accounted for 472,734 (59.4%) and 379,185 (69.4%) in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The number of international visitors were 323,272 (40.6%) and 166,851 (30.2%) respectively.
• Bolivia recorded 806,367 domestic visitors (54.7%) and 667,634 international visitors (45.3%) in 2022.
• In 2023 and 2024, Bolivia had 1.19 million (54.1%) and 1.38 million (58.2%) domestic visitors respectively, while international visitors accounted for 1.01 million (45.9%) and 991,184 (41.8%) respectively.

• Bolivia was named "World’s Best Cultural Destination" by the World Travel Awards in 2017.
• It won “South America’s Leading Green Destination” in 2019 for its eco-tourism offerings, particularly the Rurrenabaque-Madidi region in the Amazon.
• It is currently the 7th most visited country in South America.
• Bolivia boasts 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (6 cultural, 1 natural).

• Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats): The world’s largest salt flat is Bolivia’s signature attraction. Stretching over 10,500 sq km on the Altiplano, the Salar de Uyuni is famed for its blinding white salt crust and mirror-like surface during the wet season. It receives approximately 60,000 annual visitors.
• Isla del Sol (Lake Titicaca): This scenic Bolivian island on Lake Titicaca is rich in Incan history and stunning landscapes. The legendary birthplace of the Inca sees around 25,000 visitors per year.
• Tiwanaku: This UNESCO-listed archaeological site near La Paz was the center of a pre-Inca civilization. Tiwanaku receives between 80,000-100,000 visitors annually.
• Sucre: Sucre is Bolivia's constitutional capital, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and historical significance. It is often visited by around 200,000 tourists per year.
• Madidi National Park: Bolivia’s section of the Amazon Basin is epitomized by Madidi National Park, one of the world’s most biodiverse hotspots. The park is visited by 15,000 to 20,000 visitors annually.