1879 in Bolivia

Events from the year 1879 in Bolivia.

Incumbents

 * President: Hilarión Daza

Events

 * February 14 - The War of the Pacific begins when 500 Chilean soldiers arrive by ship and occupied the port city of Antofagasta without a fight, in response to the National Congress of Bolivia's attempt to seize and auction the assets of the Antofagasta Nitrate & Railway Company.
 * March 23 - Battle of Topáter
 * November 2 - Battle of Pisagua
 * November 19 - Battle of San Francisco

Births

 * July 15 - Alcides Arguedas, historian (died 1946)

Deaths

 * March 23 - Eduardo Abaroa