The 1963 South American Championship was held in Bolivia between 10 and 31 March 1963.

This is, so far, Bolivia's only Copa America title.

For a complete list of participating squads see: 1963 South American Championship squads Chile was not invited due to the Lauca River conflict with Bolivia.

Uruguay withdrew due to the designation of La Paz as a tournament site.

With six goals, Carlos Alberto Raffo of Ecuador is the top scorer in the tournament.