Puente Purísima, Road bridge and historical monument in Recoleta, Chile
The Purisima Bridge spans across the Mapocho River, connecting Recoleta district with central Santiago through a metal and concrete structure.
Constructed by Lever, Murphy & Co in 1890, the bridge formed part of the Mapocho River channeling project and Parque Forestal creation initiative.
The bridge received national recognition in 1997 when the Supreme Decree 824 declared it a Historical Monument of Chile for its architectural value.
The structure measures over 1000 square meters and supports daily vehicle traffic between Recoleta commune and downtown Santiago.
Below the bridge runs the Mapocho 42K Cyclopark project, providing a dedicated bicycle path along the river banks.
Location: Recoleta
Location: Santiago commune
Architects: Lever, Murphy & Co.
Official opening: 1890
GPS coordinates: -33.43521,-70.63891
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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