The bridge is famous for its unusual circular shape and was designed by Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly.

[4] Laguna Garzón was previously served by a small 2-vehicle ferry that required daylight and good weather to operate.

The bridge replaced the ferry in December 2015, providing a crossing for pedestrians and up to approximately 1,000 vehicles a day.

[5] Construction for the Laguna Garzón Bridge began in September 2014 and ended in December 2015.

[1] It cost $10 million to build, 80 percent of which was provided by Argentine real estate developer, Eduardo Costantini.