Puente de Piedra de Acámbaro

The stone bridge spans over Rio Lerma with nine arches, featuring a central arch reaching 21 meters in height and 12.75 meters in width.

Construction of the current bridge began in the late 18th century after several wooden structures were destroyed by the strong currents of Rio Lerma.

Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras, a Spanish colonial architect from Celaya, designed this bridge in 1747 using traditional Mexican stone masonry techniques.

The bridge connects multiple neighborhoods including Loma Bonita, Guadalupe, Real del Puente, and El Vergel, serving as a primary transportation route.

The structure includes pedestrian rest areas and stone benches along its 160-meter length, with religious sculptures mounted on pedestals at both entrances.

GPS coordinates: 20.03960,-100.71617

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:31