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- Puerto Quijarro port (riverside docks) — The working heart of the town: crowded docks, barges and launch ramps on the Paraguay River. Great for watching real river commerce, catching a boat, and seeing how cargo moves between Bolivia and Brazil.
- International border crossing to Corumbá — The pedestrian/vehicle crossing into Corumbá, Brazil. It’s raw, noisy and genuinely cross-border: customs, currency exchange stalls, and a chance to step into another country for lunch without flying.
- Río Paraguay malecón / riverfront promenade — A short walk along the river where locals gather at sunset, fishermen pull in their catch, and informal food stalls sell grilled fish and coffee. Simple, social and very local.
- Mercado Municipal — The town market where you’ll find seasonal produce, spices, river
- Puerto Quijarro port (riverside docks) — The working heart of the town: crowded docks, barges and launch ramps on the Paraguay River. Great for watching real river commerce, catching a boat, and seeing how cargo moves between Bolivia and Brazil.
- International border crossing to Corumbá — The pedestrian/vehicle crossing into Corumbá, Brazil. It’s raw, noisy and genuinely cross-border: customs, currency exchange stalls, and a chance to step into another country for lunch without flying.
- Río Paraguay malecón / riverfront promenade — A short walk along the river where locals gather at sunset, fishermen pull in their catch, and informal food stalls sell grilled fish and coffee. Simple, social and very local.
- Mercado Municipal — The town market where you’ll find seasonal produce, spices, river fish, and basic household goods. It’s the best place to sample home-style Bolivian snacks and watch daily life up close.
- Railway terminus and freight yards — The end point for regional freight trains linking into Brazil. The yard has a gritty, industrial charm: rusting rolling stock, big diesel engines, and dockside activity that tells the story of regional trade.
- Aduana and cargo warehouses — Not glamorous, but incredibly telling: stacked containers, documentation offices and truck convoys. Visiting gives you a real sense of how this border town earns its keep.
- Riverside fish landing and fish market stalls — Early mornings are the best time to see the catch come in. Try local preparations of mandioca and freshly grilled dorado or pacu at tiny riverside stands.
- Plaza central and the municipal hall — The town’s social hub: benches, a few street vendors and municipal buildings where townspeople meet. Good for people-watching and catching small local events or gatherings.
- Bus terminal and transport hub — Small but busy: this is where long-distance buses, minibuses and boat charters connect. Useful for practical travel logistics and for observing the steady flow of people and goods through Puerto Quijarro.
- Local eateries and churrasquerias — A cluster of modest restaurants and grills where Bolivian and Brazilian flavors mix—simple beef cuts, river fish and regional sides. Food here is honest, cheap and a real taste of border culture.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.