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The small town of
BRASILÉIA
is six hours by bus from Rio Branco and if you're crossing the border this is where you have to visit the Polícia Federal for your exit (or entry) stamp. The office (daily 8am-5pm) is just to the right of the church as you head from the international border with Bolivia, the bus terminal just to the left. If you have to stay the night, the
Hotel Major,
Rua Salinas 326 (under $10), is cheap and cheerful. Much better rooms, with air-conditioning, are at
Pousada Las Palmeras,
on Avenida G. Assis (tel 068/546-3284; $20-35). You can change money at the Casa Castro, over the river on the road towards Assis Brasil.
It's possible to cross to Bolivia here but there seems little point. The small town of
Cobija
on the other side, once an important rubber-collecting station, has a few expensive hotels and, at present, no onward land transport, though you can fly out, or attempt an adventurous river trip onwards to Riberalta. However, a road link between Cobija and Riberalta and the rest of Bolivia is planned.
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