Friendship Bridge, International concrete arch bridge between Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
The Friendship Bridge extends 552 meters across the Paraná River with a central arch span of 290 meters made entirely of concrete.
The bridge, inaugurated on March 27, 1965 by presidents Castelo Branco and Alfredo Stroessner, marked a new era of Brazil-Paraguay relations.
The structure connects two distinct commercial centers, creating a zone where Brazilian and Paraguayan traditions merge through daily interactions.
The bridge serves over 40,000 daily crossings, functioning as the main connection point for trade and tourism between Brazil and Paraguay.
During construction, a 1,200-ton steel framework was transported 1,700 kilometers from Volta Redonda to complete the central arch structure.
Location: Foz do Iguaçu
Location: Ciudad del Este
Inception: March 27, 1965
Official opening: 1965
Length: 552.4 m
Longest Span: 290 m
Made from material: concrete
Part of: Brazil–Paraguay border
GPS coordinates: -25.50958,-54.60111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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