Macororo 13/14

Currency

Boliviano (BOB). Officially pegged near 6.96/USD but parallel rate diverges significantly. Dollar scarcity is real.

Ownership

Foreigners buy property outside border zones (50 km from borders). Santa Cruz is fine. Title through Derechos Reales.

Residency

Specific visa (residencia específica) via employment, investment, or family. Slower and more bureaucratic than neighbors.

Tax

Flat 13% on domestic income (IUE). Property transfer tax 3%. Foreign income treatment unclear in practice.

Cost of living

$700–$1,500/mo for a single person. The cheapest along with Paraguay.

Internet

Fiber available in Santa Cruz urban core. Urubó coverage improving. Speeds 30–100 Mbps typical.

Healthcare

Private clinics in Santa Cruz (Clínica Foianini, Hospital Universitario). Adequate for routine care.

Climate

Tropical lowlands. Hot and humid, 25–35°C year-round. Surazos (cold southern winds) June–August.

Nearest hub

Viru Viru International (VVI). Direct flights to Miami, Madrid, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima.

Language

Spanish. English very rare.