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Puente de Occidente
Historic 291 m suspension bridge over the Cauca River, completed in 1895 and a declared national monument. Easy add-on to a Santa Fe de Antioquia visit by moto-taxi or bike.
- 291 m span over Río Cauca
- Aerial photo spot via dirt path behind the entrance
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: 291 m, completed 1895, Km 5 address, 45-minute walk, moto-taxi COP 15,000 round trip, aerial photo path. Listed by Lonely Planet: must-do experience in Santa Fe de Antioquia, bridge constructed in 1895, buses from Terminal Norte and Terminal Sur.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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