Puente Centenario, Cultural heritage bridge in Huancayo Province, Peru.
Puente Centenario is a bridge in Huancayo Province that connects two districts across the Shullcas River. It spans roughly 75 meters with a width of about 14 meters, including separate sections for vehicles and people on foot.
The bridge was constructed as an infrastructure project to improve connections between regions and support local development. It received national historic monument status in 2004, recognizing its ongoing importance to the area.
The structure serves as a meeting point where locals and visitors cross between two districts during their daily routines. It holds meaning for the community as a practical hub that shapes how people move through the city.
The bridge can be crossed on foot or by vehicle with designated areas for both. It is best to walk across during daytime hours when it is busier and visibility is better.
Local residents use different names for the bridge depending on which direction they are traveling: they call it 'Bajada del Tambo' when going down or 'Subida del Tambo' when going up. These informal names show how deeply the structure is woven into everyday local conversation and navigation.
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