To buy a coffee truck in Bolivia, expect BOB 90,000–300,000 (USD 13k–43k) depending on chassis (furgón vs minivan), build quality (INOX 304), espresso system (dual-boiler 3–5 kW), generator (6–7 kW 220V/50 Hz) and water (120 L tank + filtration/softener). Purchase options: local conversion at talleres carroceros in El Alto, Cochabamba, or Warnes (4–8 weeks lead) or import a van via Arica/Ilo with notable landed costs; check RUAT history. Practical permitting path: register at Fundempresa, obtain NIT at SIN, secure Licencia de Funcionamiento and Permiso de Uso de Vía Pública from the municipality (La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba vary by ordenanza), get food-handler and sanitary approval from SEDES; SOAT and RUAT are mandatory; SENASAG only if importing dairy or packaged inputs. Build specs that work at altitude: power for machines at 3,600 m, propane installation with certified regulators and ventilation, slip-resistant floors, grey/clean-water separation, and service windows within limits. Route strategy: morning commuter hubs and university zones; request “puntos” instead of roaming to simplify enforcement. Source beans from Yungas/Caranavi, add QR interoperable payments, and price cappuccinos BOB 14–18 in La Paz, BOB 12–16 in Cochabamba. Find inventory on Mercado Libre Bolivia and Facebook Marketplace; negotiate warranty on boiler, pump, and generator.
