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Bolivia Tourism Statistics: 724,000 Arrivals in 2022
Bolivia recorded 724,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 60,708 Airbnb stays in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Santa Cruz de la Sierra the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 333,914
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 69%
Key facts
Bolivia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Bolivia at 724,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bolivia at 60,708 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bolivia added up to 333,914 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bolivia lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 18 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and August, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Bolivia had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, September and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bolivia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 25 days, against 11 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 69% of Bolivia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 13% and Brazil at 8.8%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Bolivia 8th for Airbnb stays among South America's 13 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Santa Cruz de la Sierra had the most Airbnb stays of the 6 towns it lists in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 20,693, ahead of La Paz and Cochabamba.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bolivia?
UN Tourism counted 724,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 724,000International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bolivia
Bolivia had 4,949 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 60,708 stays and 333,914 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 18 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 10 towns it tracks in Bolivia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,949
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 60,708
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 333,914
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bolivia?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and August. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, October last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, September, August, March, January, July, June, February, November, April, May, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.2% | 15 days |
| September | 8.9% | 14 days |
| August | 8.7% | 19 days |
| March | 8.7% | 11 days |
| January | 8.5% | 16 days |
| July | 8.5% | 25 days |
| June | 8.3% | 19 days |
| February | 8.3% | 18 days |
| November | 7.8% | 20 days |
| April | 7.8% | 15 days |
| May | 7.7% | 16 days |
| October | 7.6% | 14 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Bolivia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bolivia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 69% came from abroad, led by the United States at 13% and Brazil at 8.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, La Paz was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 8.5%. The figures rest on 176,169 reviews, written over many years.
69% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 69%
- From within Bolivia 31%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Bolivia
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, La Paz and Cochabamba took 79% of Airbnb stays in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 6 towns, led by La Paz, and June in 1, led by Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 50% in Cochabamba to 86% in Sucre.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 20,693 |
| La Paz | 17,415 |
| Cochabamba | 10,066 |
| Sucre | 4,890 |
| Tarija | 3,375 |
| Samaipata | 1,598 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Bolivia is the top origin in 5 of 6 towns, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 6 of Bolivia's 10 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bolivia
How many tourists visit Bolivia?
Bolivia had 724,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 60,708 Airbnb stays in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Bolivia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then September and August.
What is the quietest month in Bolivia?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Bolivia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 14 days ahead, against 25 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bolivia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bolivia lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 18 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 7.2 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bolivia come from?
Of Bolivia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 69% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 13% and Brazil at 8.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was La Paz at 10%, ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 8.5%.
What is the most booked town in Bolivia on Airbnb?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra was the most booked town in Bolivia on Airbnb, with an estimated 20,693 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of La Paz and Cochabamba.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (724,000 in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 60,708 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 10 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 176,169 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.