Wilson Pinheiro Binational Bridge, Border bridge between Cobija and Brasileia, Bolivia and Brazil
The Wilson Pinheiro Binational Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Acre River and connecting Cobija in Bolivia with Brasileia in Brazil. It features a roadway about 8.60 meters wide and accommodates both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
The bridge opened on August 11, 2004, as part of international agreements to strengthen regional connections between the two countries. It resulted from years of planning to improve cross-border infrastructure and facilitate trade and travel.
The bridge takes its name from Wilson Pinheiro, an environmentalist from Brasileia, and represents cooperation between the two nations. It connects communities that share a river and daily interactions across the border.
Travelers can cross without document checks, making border passage straightforward between the two cities. Early morning is the best time to cross, as pedestrian and vehicle traffic tends to be lighter then.
A free trade zone on the Bolivian side draws buyers from surrounding regions who come for lower-priced goods. This commercial activity transforms the location into more than just a border crossing, making it a hub for regional business.
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