Americans no longer need a visa to visit South America’s most underrated country

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There’s no shortage of fantastic adventures awaiting you once you enter South America – and there’s more to come!

But one of the most underrated countries is pulling its welcome mats out of storage, ready to embrace Americans who were likely previously deterred from going there.

When you’re planning a trip abroad, it can be a daunting task to make sure you dot the i’s and cross the t’s, but that’s no longer the case for such an off-road country packed with captivating culture, wondrous scenery and wallet-friendly prices across the board.

Better yet, there are new flights will be added from major US airports. Now Americans can fly non-stop visa-free to the lesser known country Bolivia.

Why Bolivia is so attractive to visit

Sometimes travelers long for new and exciting beaches south of the border and world-famous cities that are so well known we feel like we’ve already visited them.

Don’t get us wrong: Bolivia is as old-fashioned as they come, but when a country seems off-limits due to its high entry requirements, it feels like a brand new adventure awaits!

There are 2 disadvantages for American tourists:

• Little English is spoken
• No beaches in this landlocked country

However, there is Lake Titicacaas beautiful as it is fun to say, and wonders of the world like Salar de Uyunithese are breathtaking salt flats that create an otherworldly landscape like scene Interstellar.

Bolivia’s major cities are also worth a visit. If you want a direct flight (and who doesn’t?), your only option is a flight to Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Don’t worry: you can get it by calling it “Santa Cruz”…

Santa Cruz is Bolivia’s busiest metropolis, but if megacities aren’t your thing, Sucre is your best bet. This little-known whitewashed city was awarded the Travel Off Path seal of approval, especially for solo travelers.

You won’t break the bank anywhere in the country. Other cities to consider are La Pazfamous for its stunning mountain views and cable car skyline, and many more undiscovered Cochabamba, for beautiful weather all year round and unparalleled authenticity, where you can really experience local life.

Bolivia immediately abolishes visa requirements

When adventure calls this winter, it’s time to get out your credit card.

In order to restore ties with the states and pump much-needed US dollars into the economy, Bolivia has decided to immediately drop the visa requirement.

Effective December 1, 2025you can book a flight without any questions and let the adventure begin without any hassle.

That said, we won’t sugarcoat it: Bolivia has seen its fair share of political turmoil, which is one of the reasons why they are now trying to improve their image on the fly.

Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo was quoted by AP News: “We must restore the world’s confidence that Bolivia is a suitable and safe country to visit.”

For what it’s worth, Bolivia is currently categorized as Level 2: Be extra carefulwhich is comparable to countless popular holiday destinations around the world.

But if there was ever a time to plan an unforgettable trip, this is it. Moments like this don’t happen often, especially since Bolivia is under the radar and still manages to break all-time tourism records.

The crowds will only increase now that visa costs will not affect travelers’ budgets.

Travelers from the following countries can now visit Bolivia visa-free and maximum stay of 90 days:

• Israel
• South Korea
• South Africa
• Latvia
• Estonia
• Romania
• United States

Exciting new flight to Bolivia

Last August, an exciting and surprising announcement came from BoA (Boliviana de Aviación), the country’s flagship airline. What had long been a trek to reach became easier for Americans to visit, but this was before the stingy visa requirements were lifted…

BoA now offers flights from the aforementioned Santa Cruz twice a week to/from Washington, DC.

Moreover, there is still the only flight prior to DC as an option for Americans:

The downside is that Boliviana de Aviación is certified as a two-star airline skytrax, with reports that ‘cabin products are old, worn and not meeting customer expectations’.

Sam Sears

Sam, our lead writer and San Diego-based journalist, has visited 36 countries and written more than 1,000 articles with an emphasis on sharing his own travel experiences and highlighting lesser-known gems.