Puente de Piedra de Acámbaro, Colonial stone bridge in Acámbaro, Mexico.
The Puente de Piedra de Acámbaro is a stone bridge over the Rio Lerma with nine arches built using traditional masonry techniques. The structure spans roughly 160 meters and carries both pedestrians and vehicles across the river.
The original bridge was made of wood but was destroyed by the strong currents of the Rio Lerma, leading to the construction of a more stable stone structure. This stone version was built in the late 18th century and has provided a lasting crossing ever since.
The name means Stone Bridge and describes exactly what you see: a solid structure made from local stone. It has long been a meeting point for people from different neighborhoods and continues to shape how this part of the city feels today.
The bridge is accessible to both pedestrians and vehicles and connects several neighborhoods together. Stone benches are placed along the way for resting and provide a good vantage point to view the river.
Religious statues sit on pedestals at both entrances, adding a spiritual dimension to the bridge. These figures are often overlooked by visitors as they blend in with the everyday use of the crossing.
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