Important Telephone Numbers in Bolivia
This guide provides important emergency and service phone numbers in Bolivia,
including police, ambulance, fire services, hospitals, airports, public services,
utilities, telecommunications and assistance for visitors and residents.
Numbers are clickable on mobile devices.
Emergency numbers in Bolivia:
Police 110,
Ambulance 118,
Fire Department 119.
If you are in an immediate emergency, contact the appropriate emergency service first.
🚨 Emergency Telephone Numbers in Bolivia
Police Emergency
Police assistance and reporting emergencies.
110
Ambulance / Medical Emergency
Emergency medical and ambulance assistance.
118
Fire Department
Fire, rescue and related emergencies.
119
Civil Protection
Civil protection and emergency assistance.
114
Radio Patrol / Police
Police patrol assistance throughout Bolivia.
110
SAR Search & Rescue
Search and rescue service information is available through participating telecommunications services.
128
Important:
Emergency numbers in Bolivia are different from those used in many European countries.
The main numbers are 110 for police, 118 for ambulance and 119 for fire.
Do not assume that 112 or 911 will provide the same emergency service everywhere in Bolivia.
🧳 Tourist & Visitor Assistance in Bolivia
English-Speaking Tourist Police
Tourist police assistance for English-speaking visitors.
800140081
Bolivian Police
General police assistance for residents and visitors.
110
Emergency Medical Assistance
Ambulance and medical emergency assistance.
118
Fire & Rescue
Fire and rescue emergencies.
119
Visitors should keep their accommodation address, passport details,
travel insurance information and local emergency contacts available.
Emergency assistance can vary depending on the city and location.
🏥 Hospitals & Health Services in Bolivia
Bolivia has hospitals and emergency medical facilities in major cities including
La Paz, El Alto, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba.
Ambulance availability can vary significantly by location, particularly outside
major urban areas.
Ambulance / Medical Emergency
National emergency ambulance number.
118
La Paz Municipal Ambulance Network
Municipal ambulance service in La Paz.
167
Bolivian Red Cross – La Paz
Bolivian Red Cross central contact in La Paz.
+59122202930
Bolivian Red Cross – La Paz
Additional Bolivian Red Cross contact.
+59122202934
La Paz Municipal Emergency Network
Municipal emergency assistance in La Paz.
114
Medical emergency advice:
Ambulance availability is not equally reliable throughout Bolivia.
In serious emergencies, call 118 and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
In remote areas, reaching the nearest appropriate medical facility may sometimes be
necessary if an ambulance cannot reach the location quickly.
🏙️ La Paz Public Emergency & Municipal Services
The following contacts are particularly useful for people living in or visiting
La Paz. Municipal emergency numbers can differ from national
emergency numbers.
La Paz Municipal Information
General municipal information and citizen services.
155
La Paz Municipal Ambulance
Municipal ambulance network.
167
La Paz Emergency Network
Municipal emergency network.
114
La Paz Transport Guard
Municipal transport guard.
165
La Paz Municipal Guard
Access municipal services through the municipal information line.
155
La Paz Waste Collection Complaints
Complaints and information related to waste collection.
8001617777
✈️ Airports & Aviation Contacts in Bolivia
Bolivia's main international airports include El Alto near La Paz,
Jorge Wilstermann in Cochabamba and Viru Viru in Santa Cruz.
Airport contacts are particularly useful for passengers dealing with
lost property or airport-related problems.
NAABOL – National Airport Authority
National aviation and airport administration contact.
+59122351305
Viru Viru International Airport – Lost & Found
Lost property contact at Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz.
+59133385000
Jorge Wilstermann Airport – Lost & Found
Lost property contact at Jorge Wilstermann International Airport, Cochabamba.
+59144120400
El Alto International Airport – Lost & Found
Lost property contact at El Alto International Airport.
+59122157300
Alcantarí International Airport – Lost & Found
Lost property contact for Alcantarí International Airport.
+59175780093
Boliviana de Aviación – La Paz
Boliviana de Aviación office contact in La Paz.
+59122166500
🔥 Utilities, Gas & Public Services
Natural-gas emergency numbers vary by department and city.
The following YPFB contacts are useful for customers of the natural-gas network.
YPFB Gas Emergency – La Paz
24/7 natural-gas emergency service.
800101888
YPFB Gas Emergency – El Alto
Natural-gas emergency service.
800109889
YPFB Gas Emergency – Santa Cruz
Natural-gas emergency service for Santa Cruz.
800120010
YPFB Gas Emergency – Cochabamba
Natural-gas emergency service.
800101260
YPFB Gas Emergency – Oruro
Natural-gas emergency service.
800102013
YPFB Gas Emergency – Potosí
Natural-gas emergency service.
800104140
YPFB Gas Emergency – Chuquisaca
Natural-gas emergency service.
177
📱 Telecommunications & Telephone Services
ENTEL Bolivia Customer Service
General customer service and information.
800101010
ENTEL Mobile Customer Service
Customer service from an ENTEL mobile line.
103
ENTEL Internet Support
Internet and broadband customer assistance.
800103638
ENTEL Service from Other Operators
Customer service from fixed lines or other operators.
800105000
ENTEL Telephone Directory Information
Local telephone-number information.
104
ENTEL Search & Rescue
SAR service access from ENTEL lines.
128
⚖️ Human Rights & Citizen Assistance
Defensoría del Pueblo – Free Hotline
Free national line for complaints and human-rights assistance.
800108004
Defensoría del Pueblo – La Paz
Central office telephone.
2113600
Defensoría del Pueblo – La Paz
Additional central office telephone.
2112600
📞 Bolivia Emergency Numbers at a Glance
Police:
110
Ambulance:
118
Fire Department:
119
Civil Protection:
114
La Paz Municipal Ambulance:
167
Tourist Police – English:
800 14 0081
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Numbers in Bolivia
What is the police emergency number in Bolivia?
The police emergency number in Bolivia is
110.
You can call this number when you need immediate police assistance.
What is the ambulance number in Bolivia?
The emergency ambulance number in Bolivia is
118.
Ambulance availability can vary between major cities and remote areas.
What is the fire department number in Bolivia?
The fire emergency number in Bolivia is
119.
Does 112 work in Bolivia?
Travelers should not rely on the European emergency number
112 in Bolivia.
Use Bolivia's local emergency numbers:
110 for police, 118 for ambulance and 119 for fire.
Does 911 work in Bolivia?
Travelers should use the established Bolivian emergency numbers rather than
assuming that the US-style 911 number will connect them
with the appropriate emergency service.
What number should tourists call for police assistance?
Tourists can call 110 for police emergencies.
An English-speaking tourist police contact is also listed as
800 14 0081.
Can foreigners and tourists use emergency numbers in Bolivia?
Yes. Emergency services are available to visitors as well as residents.
If you are traveling in Bolivia, it is recommended to keep your exact
location and accommodation address available when calling for assistance.
Are ambulance services reliable everywhere in Bolivia?
Ambulance availability varies considerably by location.
Services are generally more accessible in major cities than in remote
or rural areas. Travelers should consider having appropriate travel
insurance and knowing the location of the nearest suitable hospital.
What should I do if I lose something at a Bolivian airport?
Contact the lost-and-found or airport authority at the airport where
the item was lost. NAABOL publishes airport lost-property contacts
for airports including Viru Viru, Jorge Wilstermann, El Alto and Alcantarí.
What is the natural-gas emergency number in Bolivia?
Natural-gas emergency numbers depend on the department and service area.
YPFB provides different emergency numbers for La Paz, El Alto,
Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosí and Chuquisaca.
What is the ENTEL customer service number?
ENTEL Bolivia's main free customer-service number is
800 10 1010.
ENTEL also provides separate numbers for mobile, internet and other services.
⚠️ Important Safety Information
This page is intended as a quick reference for residents, travelers,
students, workers and visitors in Bolivia.
Telephone numbers can change, and some services are operated by
municipal or departmental authorities. In a life-threatening emergency,
always prioritize contacting the appropriate emergency service.
When calling an emergency service, clearly provide your
name, exact location, type of emergency and number of people affected.
If possible, remain on the line until the operator tells you to disconnect.