Puente Leonel Viera (La Barra Bridge)
Puente Leonel Viera
A wavy twin-hump bridge leading to La Barra, whose rolling spans give a rollercoaster feeling as you drive over it, making it a popular photo spot.
The Leonel Viera Bridge was built in 1965 and spans the mouth of the Maldonado River. Its distinctive prestressed band structure creates a continuous series of rises and dips, like waves. Driving over it gives a slight sense of weightlessness, and locals call it the 'roller coaster bridge.' A parallel new bridge beside it carries part of the traffic. You can stop to take photos at either end of the bridge, and surfers are often seen at the river mouth.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Barra
- Museo Ralli
- Fundación Pablo Atchugarry & MACA
- Playa Brava
- Playa Mansa
- La Mano (Los Dedos)
- Maldonado Old Town
- Avenida Gorlero