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hassle?
Its not a hassle if you pay a little to the right *tramitador* to do it ... and it can be done in hours (for a new bike). But of course you can do it the complicated way as well, and this will add to your adventure and experience. And dont forget any list on how to do it yourself will change by the month, the city you are in and last but not least by the person doing it.
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30 Jun 2017
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I can hardly imagine how this process should work in hours and it would be interesting how much you paid for that. The way I did it, was the way locals do it as well. In my opinion one should avoid paying any kind of bribes as it builds or at least keeps running corrupt systems. Saying that, I have to admit, that I payed extra fees as well, as I was not willing to wait the 2-3 weeks like locals do 
As mika said, doing it the legal way is an experience and gives you an insight in bolivian culture
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So !!
Is it a simple process to buy a bike in Bolivia and cross borders and travel around ??
What about buying bikes from other travellers ????
Or is it better to buy from a dealer ??
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8 Aug 2017
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So !!
Is it a simple process to buy a bike in Bolivia and cross borders and travel around ??
What about buying bikes from other travellers ????
Or is it better to buy from a dealer ??
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Ted
When I'm back in the UK, I can fill you in on the finer points to answer your second question. Send me a text or FB message if you need clarification.
Mika is a good mate of mine and lives in Bolivia. He has the local knowledge. Again send me a message, if your questions are based on more than a pipe dream.
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20 Aug 2017
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I crossed the border to Peru some weeks ago and it was really straightforward. I went from Copacabana to Puno. The bolivian officer was really friendly and told me that I have to bring back the bike to the Bolivia theoretically but he didn't seem to care if I won't. You have to buy peruvian insurance once you want to enter the country.
All with bolivian papers in my name.
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15 Sep 2017
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Planning the same
I'm planning basically the same thing, but starting in LA Paz.
Do I understand correctly that you do not need a local address. Further the insurance in case of an accident comes right with it, also when you cross the boarder to other countries you purchase it right away?
@mika How do you find a tramitador and how much would you pay him?
@rabhauke which bike did you get? Do you recommend it? I'm tall (189cm) and thinking about getting a Chinese 250cc.
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15 Sep 2017
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Tourist visa
Also, is the tourist visa you require for buying the bike basically just the stamp I get or do I get it automatically at the airport as a german citizen? Not sure since Germans don't need a visa in Bolivia.
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26 Sep 2019
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Originally Posted by mika
Its not a hassle if you pay a little to the right *tramitador* to do it ... and it can be done in hours (for a new bike). But of course you can do it the complicated way as well, and this will add to your adventure and experience. And dont forget any list on how to do it yourself will change by the month, the city you are in and last but not least by the person doing it.
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Hi Mika, I have just moved to La Paz from the UK and I'm in the process of applying for residency. I have in the UK waiting to be shipped over my 2 year old Africa Twin registered in the UK. could you recommend a Tramitador so I can register the bike here in La Paz please?
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26 Sep 2019
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Importing into Bolivia
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Hi Mika, I have just moved to La Paz from the UK and I'm in the process of applying for residency. I have in the UK waiting to be shipped over my 2 year old Africa Twin registered in the UK. could you recommend a Tramitador so I can register the bike here in La Paz please?
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Hi Steve,
welcome to Bolivia. I am on the other side of the country, in Samaipata, near Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
First do your residency process before you ship the bike. Only when you got your carnet (Bolivian Id card) think about importing your bike. Then you will need a custom agent ... this will be very costly and also time consuming. When you get the import documents you can in the end hire a tramitador to register your bike.
Its all gonna be an expensive a long process. I would recommend you to leave your bike in the UK and buy a new bike here ... I have seen the AT at the Honda shop here in Scz.
And sorry I can not recommend a tramitador in La Paz. Send me a pm, than we can talk over whatsapp if you want.
Saludos
mika
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7 May 2022
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Hi fellow travellers,
Up on this subject.
I am thinking about going early june in Bolivia to join my girlfriend (who is currently in Patagonia with her motorbike) and travel with her for one month. (the other alternative I see, described in another post, is renting a bike in Argentina to travel in the north-west).
No way to rent a motorbike in Bolivia, I have tried several companies...
So I plan to buy a cheap (but correct) chinese bike. That's the advice I got several times.
Just wondering what is the accelerated *tramitador* way @mika, can you detail ?
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Its not a hassle if you pay a little to the right *tramitador* to do it ... and it can be done in hours (for a new bike).
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By the way, any advice to buy a bike (type 200cc Pegasus mentionned before) near Sant Cruz ?
Another option, buying an used bike helps to avoid too much paperwork ?
Thanks !
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13 Oct 2022
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Hi everyone,
jumping in on this thread and would appreciate some insights into current situations re buying, riding and selling bike in SA.
In more detail a friend and I are planning a trip to Bolivia in February/March. Plan is to fly to Santa Cruz and ride via Trinidad, La Paz, Cusco, Nazca to Lima.
Anyone having recommendation how to arrange buying a bike in Santa Curz? Ist it easy, how much time should we allow in advance?
Also, I ready road conditions can be difficult during that time of the year especially Ruta 3. Is it rebuild with asphalt already, any recent experience about this route in February?
Also, there’s lots of information for border crossing in Desaguadero from Peru to Bolivia, but less about the other way coming from Bolivia and going into Peru. IS it easy? What should we be aware of?
And lastly, is it possible (legally easy) to sell a bike in Peru?
Any help will be highly appreciateed. Thanks a lot for shedding some light on our question.
Best,
J
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14 Oct 2022
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Hi J_B,
good plan.
Calculate about a week, maybe a bit more, to buy new bikes and get them into your name at any of the Chinese bike shops in Santa Cruz. Maybe to save a little bit of money, go to Montero. But I am not really sure, if you can still register it on a tourist visa, it was doable when this threat was started a few years ago, but also here rules and regulations change all the time and not for the better.
Feb./March is the wet season, so depending on the rain you could have muddy roads and wet gear.
Border crossing should be easy if your papers are in order.
I cant tell you if its easy to sell the bikes in Lima.
Send me a pm if you have any more questions.
Saludos mika 
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17 Apr 2023
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Question about bike insurance - Bolivia
Hi Mika,
a few of us are hiring some dr650s in peru and riding the back way to Santa Cruz / Uyini (Bolivia) and back up to Cusco in Nov/Dec23. The bike insurance is fine in Peru (with the hire company Eric Adv) but i need to get some full cover in Bolivia, any suggestions would be appreciated. The hire company only has insurance for Peru.
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Mike / Australia
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17 Apr 2023
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Hi Mike,
sorry I cant recommend any insurance company in Bolivia that would cover a bike registered in Peru.
Enjoy your ride. Maybe see you in Samaipata.
mika
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Hi Mika,
a few of us are hiring some dr650s in peru and riding the back way to Santa Cruz / Uyini (Bolivia) and back up to Cusco in Nov/Dec23. The bike insurance is fine in Peru (with the hire company Eric Adv) but i need to get some full cover in Bolivia, any suggestions would be appreciated. The hire company only has insurance for Peru.
Kind Regards
Mike / Australia
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