4. Venezuela-Colombia via the Francisco de Paula Santander Bridge
Situated in Ureña, Venezuela, and Cúcuta, Colombia
Founded in the 1960s
Price: *$32 million
The $32 million Francisco de Paula Santander Bridge spans the Táchira River and connects Cúcuta, Colombia, with Ureña, Venezuela. It was built in the 1960s. This modestly sized bridge represents more than just the physical construction; it also represents the intricate and long-lasting links between the two countries.
Colombia-Venezuela’s Francisco del Paula Santander Bridge (@Google/Pinterest)
Its role as a vital commercial and cultural link makes it easier for people and products to move about every day. The bridge is interesting to tourists who are interested in learning more about the larger story of South America’s union and division since, in addition to serving a functional purpose, it also serves as a testimony to the geopolitical movements in the area.
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