Puerto Aguirre

Puerto Aguirre is an important inland riverport in Bolivia near the border with Brazil. It is privately held by Central Aguirre Ltd. It is part of the municipality of Puerto Quijarro. It is connected via the Tamengo Canal to the Paraguay/Parana waterway.

History[edit]

The port was inaugurated on September 11, 1988 by Joaquin Aguirre Lavayèn. In 2005 a new container facility was built at the port. The port is a free trade zone.

News Stories[edit]

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18°59′08″S 57°42′28″W / 18.985681°S 57.707791°W / -18.985681; -57.707791

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