When you explore La Paz, Bolivia, you will find "The Triplets," an impressive series of three consecutive extradosed bridges forming part of the city's north beltway. Designed to blend into the dramatic local landscape, these structures—comprising the Kantutani, Choqueyapu, and Orkojahuira bridges—use a single central plane of stays and lowered 15-meter pylons to provide transparent, unobstructed views of the surrounding city and terrain. As you visit, you can observe their unique engineering marvels. Each bridge features a three-span deck supported by tall concrete piers reaching up to 40 meters high.
Built between November 2007 and mid-2010 to mark the Bicentennial of Independence, the project earned prestigious international recognition, winning the Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Medal for Signature Bridges in 2012. You can take in the sights directly from the bridges, which feature 1.4-meter-wide lateral sidewalks alongside four vehicular lanes.
Whether you are admiring the varying box girder depths, the central stay anchors, or the expansive urban panoramas, The Triplets offer a fascinating glimpse of modern infrastructure seamlessly integrated into Bolivia's high-altitude capital. Make sure to check out these award-winning landmarks during your stay in La Paz.
What to see at The Triplets bridges
- Comprises three extradosed bridges: Kantutani, Choqueyapu, and Orkojahuira
- Features 1.4-meter-wide lateral sidewalks ideal for walking across
- Designed with single-plane stays and 15-meter pylons for clear landscape views
- Winner of the Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Medal for Signature Bridges in 2012
- Supported by massive reinforced concrete piers reaching up to 40 meters high
Visiting tips
Walk along the 1.4-meter-wide lateral sidewalks to enjoy clear, unobstructed views of the La Paz landscape.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
The Triplets bridges is easy to reach on La Paz’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz, Bolivia and National Museum of Art, La Paz. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our La Paz travel guide.
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