Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 14 to 15, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.WHA@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy La Paz
Avenida Arce 2780
Casilla 425
La Paz, Bolivia
Tel: +591 2-216-8289
Website: https://bo.usembassy.gov

Point of Contact

Marcelo Saldana
Educational and Exchanges Coordinator
Email: SaldanaMR@state.gov

Janina Prado
Emerging Voices Specialist
Email: PradoJ@state.gov

Country Information

• State Department Country Information – Bolivia
• State Department U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet – Bolivia
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Country Handbook
• Online Newspapers - Bolivia

Social Media

U.S. Embassy Facebook Page
U.S. Embassy Instagram 

Alumni Contacts

We invite you to contact the alumni coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia to help you connect with alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more. You can reach out Jamile Tango at TangoJS@state.gov

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