Puente La Amistad de Taiwán

The Friendship Bridge extends 780 meters across the Tempisque River, supported by eight pillars and an 80-meter pylon with cable stays.

Taiwan funded and designed this bridge in 2003, with construction carried out by Taiwanese company MAA and Costa Rican workers.

Local residents refer to the structure as Puente de la Apuñalada following Costa Rica's diplomatic shift from Taiwan to China relations.

The bridge connects San Jose to Guanacaste province, eliminating the previous need for ferry crossings or extended land routes.

Wildlife observers can spot crocodiles and numerous bird species from the bridge while crossing the Tempisque River.

GPS coordinates: 10.24722,-85.24583

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29