Audio Guide of Navarro Bridge

As a public infrastructure connecting the departments of Tolima and Cundinamarca, the bridge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can easily reach it on foot from Honda’s historic center or from the tourist riverfront promenade.

Pedestrian access to Navarro Bridge is completely free, so you do not need to buy tickets or pay any fees. It is a freely accessible national monument, ideal to include in your itinerary without any extra expense.

A typical visit lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, which is enough time to cross it at a relaxed pace, take photographs of the Magdalena River, and admire its architecture. If you want to watch the sunset or listen to a detailed audio guide, you may wish to stay a little longer.

It is famous for being the first metal bridge built in South America, inaugurated in 1899 and declared a National Monument. Its iron and steel structure was imported from the United States and symbolizes the golden age of navigation on the Magdalena River.

We recommend visiting at sunset, around 5:30 p.m., to avoid the intense midday heat typical of Honda. The golden light over the river provides the best conditions for photography, and the breeze is much more pleasant.

The bridge is flat and allows passage, but keep in mind that the floor is made of wooden planks that may have slight unevenness. It is passable for wheelchairs, but going with a companion and taking caution is recommended due to the age of the surface.

You are just a few steps from the beautiful colonial historic center, where you can visit the famous Street of the Traps and the Magdalena River Museum. Crossing the bridge will take you to Puerto Bogotá, a picturesque place to eat fresh fish.

Bring light clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water, as temperatures in the area are usually high. Walk carefully, because although heavy traffic is prohibited, motorcycles occasionally use the central lane.