The currency in Bolivia is the Boliviano, sometimes referred to as the Peso. The Boliviano has been relatively stable in recent years, devaluing only gradually against the US dollar, though because of the weakness of the Bolivian economy it still remains extremely vulnerable to devaluation. Apart from tour operators and many hotels, which take US dollars and won't accept anything else, most businesses use Bolivianos. Bolivia is considerably cheaper than neighbouring Chile, Brazil and Argentina.
The easiest way to access funds in cities and larger towns is using plastic; Visa and MasterCard are most wildly accepted. Banks in all major cities and larger towns are connected to the nationwide Enlace network of ATMs, from which you can withdraw cash in US dollars or Bolivianos using a credit or debit card.
Learn enough Spanish to chat with the locals, travel around South America and make your ideas understood on a volunteer programme. Cultural activities and excursions will help you get the most out of your stay.
Make life a little brighter for orphans in Bolivia. Organise dancing, music, painting and sports classes, help cook and feed them – but most of all, give them the love and attention many miss out on.
Give orphans and vulnerable children the chance of a better future. Work at a centre and help them learn vital skills such as English, manual labour and sports – essential if they don’t go onto university.
Discover why so many people love Bolivia. Take Spanish lessons and learn to salsa, do some valuable volunteer work with children or animals, visit the highest city in the world, meet the indigenous Tacana people and lots more.
Spend 5 months or more on an amazing gap year in Latin America. This programme provides all the structure you need, with lots of activities including Spanish lessons, volunteering with wildlife or disadvantaged street children.
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Gap Year for Grown Ups provides Career Break Voluntary Projects and Culture & Language programmes throughout South America and Central America. They have the best available Community voluntary projects as well as a number of Conservation Volunteer Projects to choose from. Combine these voluntary work placements abroad with learning Spanish in South America.
For useful volunteer travel advice to South America from Gap Year For Grown Ups, use the following links:
