José Antonio Páez International Bridget

The steel bridge spans across the Arauca River, connecting the Colombian city of Arauca with the Venezuelan town of El Amparo through a robust truss structure.

Built between 1964 and 1967, the bridge emerged from a collaboration between Colombian President Carlos Lleras Restrepo and Venezuelan President Raúl Leoni.

The structure bears the name of General José Antonio Páez, who led numerous military campaigns during Venezuela's independence movement in the 19th century.

The bridge serves as a vital transportation route for both commercial vehicles and pedestrians, forming part of the 2,219-kilometer border between Colombia and Venezuela.

After a seven-year closure to vehicular traffic, the bridge reopened in 2023, marking renewed diplomatic relations between Colombia and Venezuela.

Location: Páez

Part of: Colombia-Venezuela border

GPS coordinates: 7.08870,-70.74030

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29