Santa Rosa Bridge

Santa Rosa Bridge spans the Rimac River and connects Lima's historic center with Rimac District along Tacna Avenue. The concrete structure serves vehicles and pedestrians as a key transportation link between several neighborhoods across the Lima metropolitan area.

The bridge was inaugurated on August 30, 1960, and replaced an earlier wooden structure called Puente de Palo built by Viceroy Marquis of Canete. The new construction arose at the same location where Lima's first permanent bridge once stood.

The bridge takes its name from the nearby Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, the first saint of the Americas in the Catholic tradition. Local people and visitors connect the structure's name to this religious figure who holds importance in the area's heritage.

The bridge functions mainly as a traffic corridor and is best crossed during daylight when road conditions are clearly visible. Pedestrians should note that the structure is primarily designed for vehicle traffic and can be very busy during peak hours.

The structure was designed by architect Ernesto Aramburú Menchaca and marks the historic spot where Lima's earliest crossing of the Rimac River took place. This continuity at one location shows how the city renewed its connections across generations at the same strategic point.

Location: Lima District

GPS coordinates: -12.04125,-77.03400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03