Paraíso bridge, Transportation bridge in Loreto, Peru

Paraíso Bridge is a 397.5-metre viaduct over the Zaragoza ravine in Nauta, Loreto. It has an eight-metre two-lane asphalt roadway, 1.5-metre pedestrian walkways on both sides, pre-excavated piles, concrete pillars and a steel box-girder structure. LED lights on the bridge are powered by photovoltaic panels.

The demand for a bridge over the Zaragoza ravine dates to 1997, when the Nuevo Paraíso human settlement was founded and residents led by Eduardo Silvano Ahuanari pressed for a road bridge to Nauta. Construction began in March 2021 under Loreto regional governor Elisban Ochoa Sosa, and the bridge was handed over on 30 April 2022 during Nauta's anniversary celebrations.

The bridge was inaugurated on 30 April 2022, during the anniversary celebrations of Nauta, and has since become one of the city's tourist attractions. It links the settlements on the outskirts with the city and carries farm produce to the local and regional markets.

The bridge is open daily for vehicle traffic and undergoes regular safety checks to maintain its condition. Visitors should be aware that wet conditions during rainy season can make surfaces slippery and passage may be delayed during peak traffic hours.

The bridge's 397.5-metre deck is lit by LED lamps powered by photovoltaic panels, a detail visible along the railings. It is the second-longest bridge in Loreto after the Nanay Bridge in Iquitos, and its 40-tonne load capacity lets heavy lorries carry produce from the outskirts to Nauta's market.