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Tarija Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Oriel Lea Plaza)

The nearest international airport is in Santa Cruz (Viru Viru International Airport, code: VVI). From there, you can catch a domestic flight to Tarija (~1 hour flight). Tarija has a small airport, Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (code: TJA), which is served by domestic airlines like Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) and Amaszonas.

Travel Note

Entry Requirements

PASSPORT REQUIREMENT: Valid for at least 6 months as of entry date into the country (cannot expire before October 5, 2025). TRAVEL VISA: Depending on your nationality, travelers may need to purchase a visitor visa UPON ARRIVAL (during immigration). A Bolivian visitor visa costs $160 US and can be paid in U.S. or local currency. NOTE: Yellow Fever vaccination is NOT required for travel to Tarija and other major cities. This requirement is for individuals traveling to the tropics of Bolivia. Refer to the U.S. Department of State link below, for additional information on traveling to Bolivia.