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Is it safe to travel to La Paz right now?? Please help!

La Paz, Bolivia

Maryloo from Up north - 10/24/08 03:39

Hello there,

I am about to leave for South America for the first time. I will be backpacking for a month and have been keeping an eye on the news.

There is a growing number of protests, some violent and some with just road blockades and my government had issued a warning to all travellers going into Bolivia/Peru/Argentina.

I wanted to ask the expats and locals here if I should be concerned??? Please help!

Thank you kindly,

Maryloo

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Comment #1 Ben (63.176.159.105) - 10/24/08 05:18

I am going to Buenos Aires tomorrow and have absolutely no fear. Of course that isn't the border area with Peru and Bolivia. I think you'll find those trouble spots to be very small areas and probably ones you are not likely to happen across.

You will certainly be arriving in one of the major cities. When you get there ask if there are areas to be avoided.

A few years ago... before Iraq... the U.S. State Dept listed Colombia as the "most dangerous country in the world". I found it to be an exceptional place to visit at that time.

Comment #2 preCog (63.176.159.166) - 11/28/08 22:38

Well, it is up to you whether to follow such advisories. what truly matters is you being as vigilant and ever observant in the things around you, but if you will ask me I will still go to such countries. Usually these countries are just being victimized and bullied by North America for not satisfying their bottomless dream of control and acquisition. Also, take with utmost importance that there are indeed internal conflicts within these countries so I suggest (if you pursue to go there) you be careful and watch your environment.

Comment #3 Freddieh (63.176.159.251) - 12/16/08 19:38

"There is a growing number of protests, some violent and some with just road blockades and my government had issued a warning to all travellers going into Bolivia/Peru/Argentina."

- well, you have to choices either you heed their warnings and choose another destination; or continue your plans on going but be careful and take care of yourself. There is no safe place in these days and age, if you are too paranoid to travel because of warnings, then I suggest you forget the idea of traveling and stay at home.

Comment #4 Yaya (63.176.159.3) - 12/29/08 22:55

Well test the water first, if the country has a civil war then for crying out loud don't go to the place. It is like a personal death sentence if you continue into one, and for what cause? A business? For leisure? How can you enjoy your vacation if you are too worried for your own safety and knowing that anytime that someone may grab you from behind and bring you to a dark corner and never to return again. Know your limits and think before deciding.

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