Bolivia
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESSOUTH AMERICA
Bolivia is in South America. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Coca leaf is legal (cultural/religious use). Cocaine and other drugs are not. Altitude sickness is a real risk in La Paz/Potosí. Photography of police restricted.
DO NOT BRING
Cocaine possession · Drug trafficking
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Don't try to take coca tea bags home — it's cocaine derivative under most foreign laws.
- Coca chewing is fine and won't cause a positive drug test in Bolivia, but might in others.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Coca leaf is legal in Bolivia — but illegal to bring back to most other countries.
- Altitude (La Paz, Potosí) requires acclimatization.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.