EL RITIROS LAS CANOAS
Guatemala
Lead By:
Mike Paddock & Community of El Ritiros Las Canaos
Program Project
Location: Quisaya River
Population: 800 people
Expected Traffic: 200 people per day
Footbridge Type: Suspended
Span: 55m (180.4ft)
Partners: Mike Paddock & Community of El Ritiros Las Canaos
Sponsors:
Peace Lutheran Church
Completed: 2012
EL RITIROS LAS CANOAS
The bridge at El Ritiros Las Canoas was washed out during Hurricane Agatha, isolating the community. During the six month rainy season, the community was unable to access the elementary school, clinics and their fields. Nearly one year after the destruction of the previous bridge, a new, safer and sustainable bridge was completed.
