Bolivia - Travel Advisory

Bolivia - natural disaster


Severe rainfall during January and February 2007 has caused significant flooding in eight of Bolivia's nine departments, especially Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, and Beni. The Government of Bolivia declared a state of emergency for severely affected areas. The situation has resulted in several casualties and has displaced thousands of people. Road travel is severely affected throughout the country. With more heavy rains forecasted, interruptions to transportation are expected to continue.

Canadians should monitor local weather and news reports, follow the advice of local authorities, avoid affected areas, and determine whether the situation will disrupt travel arrangements.