Fandango Bridge

The Fandango Bridge is a road structure that spans 550 meters across the Jacui River and connects Cachoeira do Sul with major highways throughout Rio Grande do Sul state. The structure includes a lock system that allows river navigation along the northern section of the waterway.

The structure was built in 1961 using French engineering standards and was the second longest bridge of its kind worldwide at the time of completion. This construction shaped regional economic development and created new transportation links between different parts of the state.

The bridge takes its name from a traditional southern Brazilian dance form that defines the region's musical identity. This naming choice connects the structure to the local folklore and the dance traditions that remain central to life here.

Only cars and motorcycles can cross the bridge at present due to structural limitations, while trucks and buses must use alternative routes. Pedestrians should be aware that the bridge is primarily designed for motor vehicles.

When completed, this was one of the longest bridge structures of its kind in the world and attracted international attention at the time. This engineering achievement made it a landmark of 1960s Brazilian engineering expertise.