Local Currency
Currency in Bolivia
The official currency for Bolivia is the boliviano. Notes are in denominations of Bs200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 and coins are in denominations of Bs5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 centavos.
US Dollar traveller's cheques and Euro traveller's cheques are often accepted in most larger towns and US Dollars are widely accepted in hotels and tourist shops for larger purchases. In small towns traveller's cheques are almost never accepted. Currency can be exchanged in exchange bureaus and banks in larger cities.
ATMs are available in most larger towns and cities and major credit cards are accepted in most high end hotels and restaurants.
Banking hours are: Mon-Fri 0900-1800 with some banks also open on Sat 0900-1300.
