Free Call to Bolivia from US — $0.37/min (2026)
Call Bolivia for $0.37/min with BubblyPhone. WhatsApp dominant. Country code +591, La Paz 2, Santa Cruz 3. Entel, Tigo, Viva. BOT (UTC-4).
Calling Bolivia costs $0.37/min with BubblyPhone — $22.20 for a full hour. The country code is +591, with La Paz at +591 2 and Santa Cruz at +591 3. WhatsApp is the dominant communication app. The main carriers are Entel, Tigo, and Viva. Bolivia runs on BOT (UTC-4).
Whether you're calling family in La Paz, friends in Santa Cruz, or business contacts in Cochabamba, here's every option for calling Bolivia cheaply or for free.
Free: App-to-App Calls
Both people need the app and internet. No charges, no limits.
1. WhatsApp — Dominant
WhatsApp is Bolivia's primary communication app. Voice and video calls work well in cities like La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Cochabamba. Entel has the widest coverage as the state-owned carrier.
Tip:WhatsApp is used for everything in Bolivia — personal, business, and even government communication. It's the safest bet for reaching anyone.
2. Facebook Messenger — Very Popular
Facebook is extremely popular in Bolivia. Messenger works well for voice and video calls and is widely used alongside WhatsApp.
3. Telegram — Growing
Telegram is gaining traction in Bolivia, especially for group chats and news channels. Voice calls work if your contact uses it.
4. FaceTime — Limited
iPhone market share is low in Bolivia — most users are on Android. FaceTime only works if both parties have Apple devices.
Calling Bolivian Phone Numbers
Bolivia is moderately expensive to call:
| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.37/min | $0.37/min | Browser, iOS, Android |
| Google Voice | $0.10/min | $0.05/min | US Google account required |
| Rebtel | $0.06/min | $0.03/min | Calling plans available |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $3.00-5.00/min | Up to 14x more expensive |
Our honest take: Rebtel ($0.06/min) and Google Voice ($0.10/min mobile) are cheaper than BubblyPhone ($0.37/min) for Bolivia. WhatsApp is free and works well in cities. For phone numbers, Rebtel offers the best rates.
How to Dial Bolivia from the US
# From a US phone:
011 + 591 + area code + number
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+591 + area code + number
# Example — calling a La Paz landline:
+591 2 234 5678
# Example — calling a Santa Cruz landline:
+591 3 345 6789
# Example — calling a Bolivian mobile:
+591 7 1234 5678
Simple dialing: La Paz area code is 2, Santa Cruz is 3, Cochabamba is 4. Mobile numbers start with 6 or 7. No leading 0 to drop when calling from the US.
Number Format
- La Paz: +591 2 + 7 digits
- Santa Cruz: +591 3 + 7 digits
- Cochabamba: +591 4 + 7 digits
- Mobiles: +591 6/7 + 7 digits
- Country code: +591
Carriers & Mobile
- Entel: State-owned, widest coverage
- Tigo: Second carrier
- Viva: Third carrier
- Coverage: Good in cities, limited rural
- Time zone: BOT (UTC-4)
Which Method Should You Use?
Calling family in Bolivia
WhatsApp — free and universally used. Voice calls work better than video in areas with slower internet. Cities like La Paz and Santa Cruz have good 4G.
Calling a Bolivian business
Rebtel ($0.03/min landline) or Google Voice ($0.05/min). Spanish is the primary language. Quechua and Aymara are also spoken in some regions.
Calling someone at high altitude
La Paz sits at 3,640m (11,942ft) — the highest capital city in the world. The altitude doesn't affect phone calls, but if someone just arrived, they may be dealing with altitude sickness and appreciate a shorter call.
Tips for Calling Bolivia
- Bolivia is 1 hour ahead of EST (BOT, UTC-4). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 11 AM in La Paz. Bolivia doesn't observe daylight saving time
- Spanish is the primary language — Bolivia also recognizes 36 indigenous languages, including Quechua and Aymara. English is limited outside tourist areas
- Two capitals — La Paz is the seat of government, Sucre is the constitutional capital. Most international calls go to La Paz or Santa Cruz
- Rural connectivity is limited — cities have good coverage, but Bolivia's rural and highland areas may have weak or no signal
- Entel has the best rural coverage — as the state-owned carrier, Entel generally has wider coverage in remote areas than Tigo or Viva
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