The 2013 Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos), officially the XVII Bolivarian Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from November 16–30, 2013, in Trujillo, Peru, with some events held in Lima and Chiclayo.

Venezuela's bid fell through, due to not getting general support from then Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.

I will publicly ask both of them to hand over their resignations for the good of this country and stop with their petty personal interests.

[5] Early 2011, Trujillo began to bid, to replace Panama City, as host of the 2013 Bolivarian Games.

ODEBO's Games commission traveled to the Peruvian city to make a visual inspection of its facilities.