Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios

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Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios, Historic arch bridge in Balsa Nova, Brazil.

The Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios extends across the Rio dos Papagaios river with two stone masonry arches connecting Balsa Nova and Palmeira municipalities.

Emperor Dom Pedro II authorized the construction of this bridge during Brazil's Imperial period, with a final cost of 44 contos de réis.

The bridge represents a milestone in Brazilian engineering, connecting the important trade route between Paranaguá and Foz do Iguaçu through Curitiba.

Located at kilometer 50 of Rodovia 277, the bridge stands at coordinates -25.464682, -49.768141, marking the boundary between Balsa Nova and Palmeira.

Stone blocks from Campos Gerais quarries were placed without explosives during construction, with strict rules limiting gap fillers to 15 millimeters.

Location: Balsa Nova

Location: Palmeira

Address: Rod. 277, aproximadamente Km 50 – divisa com Município de Palmeira – Balsa Nova-PR

GPS coordinates: -25.46468,-49.76814

Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:53

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