Find AA Meetings in Bolivia

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Find AA meetings across Bolivia. There are 29 meetings listed in 2 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

Bolivia's listed AA meetings centre on its largest cities, part of a wider Spanish-speaking AA presence across South America.

Join online AA meetings from across Latin America - accessible from Bolivia or anywhere in the world. Browse meetings throughout the week below.

Bolivia has a limited number of online meetings, so we've added the closest online meetings from nearby countries (sorted by distance) to give you more options.

Online AA Meetings in Bolivia

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AA Meetings in Bolivia by the Numbers

Bolivia has 29 listed AA meetings across 2 cities. Friday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 3% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Bolivia

When AA groups meet in Bolivia

  • Sunday5
  • Monday22
  • Tuesday22
  • Wednesday20
  • Thursday20
  • Friday23
  • Saturday14

Meetings per day of the week across Bolivia. Friday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Bolivia. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book)

English

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

English

Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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Living Sober

English

A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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Daily Reflections

English

One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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As Bill Sees It

English

Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Came to Believe

English

Members' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Large Print)

English

The same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.

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More A.A. literature

English

Browse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.

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About AA in Bolivia

AA in Bolivia and South America

Alcoholics Anonymous is well established across Latin America, with national service structures in most countries. The meetings listed in this directory are those published through the Meeting Guide network; many more Spanish-language groups exist locally and can be found through national AA websites. English speakers travelling in the region often combine local meetings with online English-speaking groups.

Finding AA Meetings in Bolivia

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 2 cities in Bolivia, with 29 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in Bolivia

AA meetings in Bolivia run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in Bolivia

La Paz is Bolivia's most active AA community with 25 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include El Alto.

La Paz

25 AA meetings

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El Alto

4 AA meetings

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For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting Bolivia?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in Bolivia

Online AA meetings across Latin America follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in Bolivia or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in Bolivia

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Bolivia without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in Bolivia are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Bolivia's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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Other Countries in Latin America with AA Meetings

Antigua and Barbuda
4
Cayman Islands
10
Dominican Republic
1
Mexico
127
Saint Martin
2
Sint Maarten (Netherlands)
2
Trinidad and Tobago
105
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