Must See in Santa Fe, Colombia | Puente de Occidente | Oldest Suspension Bridge

Lightning bolts could be seen in the distance, and were heard threatening our every step, but that didn’t stop us from checking out the Puente de Occidente (Bridge of the West). When first built it was the longest suspension bridge in Latin America and was directly inspired by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

This bridge is now the oldest suspension bridge in Colombia and is located just a 15 minute drive from Santa Fe’s town square. The bridge was designed by engineer José María Villa, who had previously worked on the Brooklyn Bridge, and he used that previous experience to design and construct this bridge.

Take a tuk tuk to the bridge and enjoy a quick drive over the bridge before exploring it on foot.

00:08 - Unexpected stowaway on our tuk tuk
01:59 - Arriving at the Puente de Occidente
03:09 - Our first thundering storm warning
06:08 - The weather has taken a turn for the worse
09:15 - Safely back in our tuk tuk

For more information about the Puente de Occidente:

https://transportationhistory.org/201...





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