Leonel Viera Bridge Puente de la Barra
Maldonado, Uruguay
The Leonel Viera Bridge is a road bridge and stressed ribbon bridge located in Maldonado, Uruguay. Opened in 1965, the prestressed concrete structure is designated as a Cultural Heritage Monument and is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January and February offer the warmest temperatures with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 20 °C, alongside lower rainfall of 78 mm to 84 mm. Winter months from June through August bring cooler conditions with highs dropping to 13 °C to 14 °C and lows of 10 °C.
The bridge is located on Ruta 10 at the eastern edge of Punta del Este. The nearest airport is Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport in Punta del Este, located 21 km away, while Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport in Ciudad de la Costa is 106 km away. The capital city of Montevideo is 120 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 98 | 108 | 109 | 112 | 103 | 103 | 94 | 91 | 105 | 103 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
