Puente Pacífico, Railway bridge in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Puente Pacifico is a railway bridge in Buenos Aires that carries the San Martin line across the avenues Santa Fe and Juan B. Justo. The structure uses a metal framework to support train traffic between different areas of the neighborhood.
The bridge was built between 1914 and 1915 as part of the Buenos Aires Pacific Railway expansion toward Retiro station. This project represented a significant phase in the city's railway development.
The bridge serves as a recognizable landmark in the Palermo neighborhood where locals pass through and navigate their daily routines. Its position above the avenues makes it a natural gathering point and visual reference for the community.
The location is accessible via several bus lines including routes 108, 111, and 118 that connect different areas of Buenos Aires. Visitors should be aware of regular train traffic passing overhead and plan their visit around the active rail schedule.
In 2011, the bridge underwent an extension project that required shifting its distinctive arch westward to accommodate new infrastructure. The original decorative metalwork was carefully preserved throughout this delicate repositioning.
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