Puerto Aguirre is an inland riverport in Bolivia near the border with Brazil. It began operating on 11 September 1988.

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

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.

References

  • "Puerto Aguirre: Regularizar 500 viviendas es la meta del municipio | Diario de Aysén"