When to go
The best time to visit Bolivia in its entirety runs from
June to mid-August: even though it's the coldest period at high altitudes, it's also the least hot at low altitudes, and above all, it's the driest and sunniest throughout the country.
What to pack
In
winter (June to August): in the forest, bring lightweight clothing of natural fibers, maybe with long sleeves for mosquitoes, and a sweatshirt for the evening. In the savannah, light clothing, a sweatshirt or sweater and a jacket for the evening, especially in the south. In the Andes (see La Paz, Lake Titicaca), bring clothes for spring and autumn for the day and warm clothes for the evening such as a warm jacket and a warm windproof hat; sunglasses and sunscreen. In high mountains, warm clothes, such as a down jacket, a scarf, gloves, and hiking boots.
In
summer (December to February): in the forest and the savannah, bring lightweight clothing, a sun hat, and possibly a light sweatshirt and a light raincoat for thunderstorms. In the Andes (La Paz, Lake Titicaca), clothes for spring and autumn, a raincoat or umbrella, a jacket, a sweater, sunglasses and sunscreen. In high mountains, warm clothes, such as a down jacket, a scarf, gloves, and hiking boots.
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Bolivia